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
In the News: Tribal food assistance program in shambles after USDA warehouse consolidation
Buffalo Fire's recently featured the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and the impact disruptions within the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations are having on Tribal citizens across the country. Read an excerpt of the article below, and click...
IFAI and Law School Create Ways to Help Native Farmers with Tax Challenges in Indian Country
In the latest episode of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) podcast Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture, host Tish Mindemann explores resources developed by the University of Arkansas and IFAI to support Native producers and tax...
Policy Brief – July 30, 2024
Summary Registration is still open for the Department of Interior’s scheduled virtual consultations and listening session in August and September about a proposed rule on Federal acknowledgment of Indian Tribes. Last chance to nominate qualified individuals for the...
Policy Brief – July 23, 2024
Summary There is a Tribal consultation and listening session on July 29 about FNS’ research study on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Interior is hosting two virtual consultations and one...
IFAI Kicks Off 10th Annual Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law recently welcomed its tenth class of Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit participants to the University of Arkansas campus. Nearly 40 Native Youth...
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.
