Our mission is to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.

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IFAI Policy Brief December 3, 2024

IFAI Policy Brief December 3, 2024

Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee is hosting a two-day (Dec. 10-11) hybrid meeting during the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participants must register to join the meeting in-person, through a virtual webinar, and by...

IFAI Policy Brief December 3, 2024

IFAI Policy Brief November 26, 2024

Summary IFAI analyzed Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow’s proposed Farm Bill text here. There was a Friday addition to that bill language that IFAI is in the process of reviewing.   Registration is open for the FDPIR Tribal Consultation on Dec....

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

On the week of Nov. 18, 2022, the Senate Majority released its Farm Bill text, with IFAI providing a summary of Tribal priorities contained in the released proposed statutory language.    Click the button below to download IFAI’s summary of the proposed...

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.

Job Opportunities

IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:

  • US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
  • Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
  • Educational Institutions

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Compliance Specialist 1 (Meat Inspector)

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Oregon Department of Agriculture Location: Klamath Falls, OR Closing Date: March 1, 2026 Duties Include: Ensure each step—stunning, bleeding, evisceration—is performed...

Attorney

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Location: Tallahassee, FL Closing Date: January 31, 2026 Duties Include: Acts as a department attorney hearing...

Agriculture Program Specialist – Senior

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Location: Madison, WI Closing Date: February2, 2026 Duties Include: Responsible for program...

Environmental Engineer I

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South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Location: Pierre, SD Closing Date: February 18, 2026 Duties Include: Conducting initial engineering...

Analyst II

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California Department of Food & Agriculture Location: Sacramento County, CA Closing Date: February 4, 2026 Duties Include: Conduct meetings with the Branch Chief...

Our Partners

 

Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.

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Intertribal Agriculture Council
Newman's Own Foundation
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