Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
On May 15, 2025, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative hosted an informational webinar diving into Indian Country trends and market value counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In this webinar, IFAI's Jamie Black (Cherokee Nation) and Tish Mindemann peel...
Tribes and Tribal citizens across the country are investing in food and agricultural systems at record amounts, with the industry reaching nearly $6.2 billion annual market value, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture...
Summary USDA announces three additional consultations scheduled during the first week of June at NCAI mid-year to discuss self-determination policies in forestry, food safety, and nutrition programs. IFAI will facilitate an online Tribal caucus with partners on May...
Summary USDA announces three additional consultations taking place the first week of June at NCAI mid-year to discuss self-determination policies in forestry, food safety and nutrition programs. IFAI will facilitate a Tribal caucus with partners on May 23, 2024...
Summary The Minority Business Development Agency will hold consultations on May 17 about their business development and entrepreneurial services in Indian Country. USDA has consultations on Build America Buy America Act impacts on Tribal on May 22-23. There were...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and the Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) are facilitating the Tribal Caucus ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tribal Barriers Consultation: Food, Safety, & Trade on Friday, April 26, 2024,...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), the Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC), and the Indian Nations Conservation Alliance (INCA) created Tribal Leader Briefing materials ahead of the U.S. Department of...
Summary IFAI is co-hosting the caucuses on Farming, Ranching, and Conservation Consultation, and Food, Safety, and Trade. Wondering what the Tribal Consultations will entail? Look for IFAI's briefing materials on IFAI’s webpage, social media, and to our newsletter...
We're diving deep into the 2022 Agricultural Census data with a special focus on the trends seen in both the United States and Indian Country in regard to acreage. Our agenda is packed with insightful topics and expert discussions to give you a comprehensive...
Summary Later this month, USDA will host a series of Tribal Consultations as part of their 2024 Barriers Consultation. IFAI is co-hosting the facilitation of caucuses for the April 24 Farming, Ranching, and Conservation consultation and the April 26 Food, Safety, and...