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
Farm Bill Update November 2024
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) Senior Staff Attorney, Kelli Case (Chickasaw Nation) J.D., recently highlighted the Farm Bill process and Tribal priorities in an informational question and answer session. Check out Case's respones below to...
IFAI Policy Brief November 5, 2024
Summary Congress remains in recess through Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024. Registration is open for the FDPIR Tribal Consultation on Dec. 9, 2024. There are multiple upcoming nominations for agriculture and nutrition-related advisory committees, including for the...
IFAI Policy Brief October 28, 2024
Summary Congress remains in recess until after Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024. Registration is open for the FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow-up Consultation on Dec. 9, 2024. There are multiple upcoming nominations for agriculture and nutrition-related advisory...
Rooted Wisdom: Episode 8, Season 1 – Shaping the Next Generation of Tribal Agriculturalists
On season one, episode eight of Rooted Wisdom, produced by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), hear from IFAI's Summer Wilkie on how the organization has supported Native youth programming since its formation and continues growing its services and...
IFAI Policy Brief October 21, 2024
Summary IFAI is hiring! Check out the open positions on the IFAI job board at bit.ly/IFAIJOBS. While the 2018 Farm Bill's extension expired Sept. 30, 2024, funding for most Farm Bill programs will continue until the end of the calendar year. Look for updates in...
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.
