Putting Tribal SovereigntyOur mission is to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.
WHAT’S NEW
Policy Brief- June 30
Summary: Farm Bill - Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for...
Senate Ag Committee Releases Farm Bill
WASHINGTON-Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for Tribal-led...
IFAI Publishes Analysis of USDA FNS Reorganization
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative released an in-depth analysis of the impacts of USDA’s plans to significantly reorganize the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) on Indian Country. Under the reorganization plan, the Food and...
Policy Brief- June 22
Summary: Farm Bill: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) is expected to introduce the Senate’s version of the Farm Bill on Tuesday, June 23. The Committee is expected to mark up the legislation in July. The House passed their version of the Farm...
IFAI Welcomes Law and Policy Fellow
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – With support from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law recently announced their 2026 Law and Policy Fellow. Elizabeth Stroud...
What We Do
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting Tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting Tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.
EVENT CALENDAR
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative participates in virutal and in-person events nationwide to ensure that Tribes and individual producers, regardless of their location, have access to the resources and support they need. IFAI participates in outreach events, youth events, food safety trainings, and Tribal enterprise outreach wherever we are needed. This calendar shows you where we are going and how we are impacting Indian Country.
Funding Opportunities
Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.
Our Partners
Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.
