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.
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Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, northern California) FAQS – Farm Bill Roundtables 2021-2022
Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, northern California) FAQS - Farm Bill Roundtables 2021-2022 This region largely encapsulates Tribes and intertribal organizations from the Pacific Northwest, including attendees from northern California Tribal communities. Many...
Frequently Asked Questions from 2021/2022 NFBC Indian Country Roundtables
In late 2021 through the end of 2022, members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) traveled across the United States to facilitate roundtables and meet with Tribal leaders, agriculture producers, and nutrition experts ahead of the renewal of the Farm Bill. As the...
BIA Leasing Regulations Comment Period Ends December 29
BIA Leasing Regulations Comment Period Ends SOON! The The Department of Interior (DOI) is revising its agricultural leasing regulations found in 25 CFR Part 162 Subpart B to promote Tribal self-determination through the management of Tribal agricultural and renewable...
Policy Brief – December 19, 2023
Policy Brief Summary After a week off for the annual Intertribal Agriculture Council’s gathering, the policy brief is back. We will take a two-week break over the Christmas and New Year holidays but will be back on the week of January 8. If news or information...
Food Preservation
Our very own Food Safety Specialist, Meagen Baldy, provided a workshop at the IAC National Conference about traditional food preservation. The below documents are from that workshop and include recipes, helpful tips, and information about dehydrating food. If you need...
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.
