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 – February 6, 2024
Policy Brief Summary Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee met with representatives from several tribes to discuss how to improve the Land Buy-Back Program. This week, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee hears pending legislation. There are opportunities to...
Farmer’s Market Part 2 – Leveraging Programs
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Food Safety Specialist, Meagen Baldy (Hupa), and Kristiana Coutu, Director of Research, Policy and Tribal Governances, and Mallory Moore, staff attorney, highlight how to utilize programs to help your Farmers Market be...
How to Make Blackberry Jam
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Food Safety Specialist, Meagen Baldy (Hupa), provides detailed instruction on how to make blackberry jam and the basics of canning as a food preservation measure. Click the button below to access the webinar...
Policy Brief – January 30, 2024
Policy Brief Summary This week, the House Natural Resources Committee is holding a hearing on land consolidation in Indian Country. There are opportunities to provide feedback to federal agencies in the next couple of weeks including the Food and Drug Administration...
Farmer’s Market 101
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Food Safety Specialist, Meagen Baldy (Hupa), utilizes her own experience in beginning a Farmer's Market to provide an overview of the basic requirements to establish a successful Farmer's Market in this informational...
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.
