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 – July 2, 2024
Summary There are two Tribal consultations this month. The consultation on July 8 will focus on Tribal feedback about Budget Guidance per Executive Order 1412. The consultation and listening session on July 29 will be about FNS’ research study on the Special...
Potential Implications of FDA Rule on Indian Country Food and Agriculture
On June 24,2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted an all Tribes’ call for Tribal leaders, their staff, and interested parties to hear about the recently published final rule Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for...
Policy Brief – June 25, 2024
Summary USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production FSA County Committee Nominations began June 17. Help improve FSA's service to Indian Country...
Tribal Comment Template Letters: Tribal Self-Determination at USDA
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's legal and policy team have compiled comment template letters that Tribes and Tribal leaders can use to help draft official responses to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Tribal Self-Determination...
2022 Census of Agriculture Deep Dive – Indian Country Trends
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's webinar from June 19, 2024, highlights the data trends in US and Indian Country food and agriculture. Hear from IFAI staff and special guest and citizen of the Blackfeet Nation, Danny Barcus, about what's happening on...
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.
