Putting Tribal SovereigntyArkansas Department of Agriculture Location: Little Rock, AR Closing Date: For a hire date of June 2026 or after Duties Include: Direct and manage agricultural law enforcement operations across the state. Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of law enforcement...
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IFAI and NCAI Launch New Webpage
WASHINGTON, D.C. & FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) today announced the launch of a new collaborative digital resource hub designed to empower Tribal Nations in exercising...
Join Indian Country As They Discuss Tribal Departments of Agriculture
Join Indian Country food and agriculture leaders and policy experts as they explore the growing national momentum behind Tribal Departments of Agriculture and what it means for food sovereignty, governance, and future generations. 🎙 Moderated by: Mark Trahant...
Policy Brief- February 10
Summary: This week, we will be monitoring a hearing from the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Programs. Nominations for the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will close on Feb. 17. USDA’s...
Policy Brief-February 3
Summary: There are two Congressional hearings on Tuesday from the House Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Notes relevant to Tribal food and agriculture will be posted next week.  Two Federal Register notices of interest this week...
Staff Attorney
Intertribal Agriculture Council Location: WFH / Remote Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, including those related to grants, sponsorships, services, and vendor agreements Assist in ensuring compliance...
Policy Brief-January 20
Summary: USDA’s Forest Service is holding a virtual engagement session with Tribes on Feb. 11, 2026, to discuss the implementation of the EXPLORE Act, which includes an expansion of the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA). Register online HERE. The Forest Service is...
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program Department of Agriculture
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Deadline: December 31, 2026 Description: The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) supports grants in six AFRI priority areas: Plant Health and Production...
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Consultative Committee
Description: The purpose of this body is to ensure that the interests of U.S. stakeholders are considered in the development of positions and policy relative to U.S. participation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). Deadline: Nominations accepted...
Why Tribal Governments are Talking about Departments of Agriculture
After years of collaborative work to expand opportunities for Tribal agricultural development, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), in partnership with the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), successfully worked with the members of the National...