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
Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative joins UTulsa College of Law
TULSA, OK. – The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), a national leader in Tribal food and agriculture law and policy, has joined The University of Tulsa’s College of Law. Since its founding in 2013, IFAI has worked alongside Tribal governments,…
Policy Brief – October 31, 2023
Policy Brief Summary The House elected Congressman Mike Johnson (LA) to Speaker of the House on October 25, 2023. There are discussions on the House side of getting their version of the Farm Bill complete by December, but the Senate has eyes on a one-year extension.  ...
Virtual Tribal Caucus November 9
Join the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative for a Tribal Caucus on November 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. central. The caucus will serve as an opportunity to review and discuss the proposed U.S. Department of Interior Agricultural Leasing regulation updates. This...
Policy Brief – October 24, 2023
Policy Brief Summary The House remains without a speaker.   Notes from a Senate Banking Committee Congressional Hearing feature testimony from two...
University of Arkansas Establishes Native American Student Services Director through Grant-Funded Initiative
The University of Arkansas and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) proudly announce the newly-created Native American Student Services Director position on the UofA campus. This position, funded through a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tribal...
Policy Brief – October 17, 2023
Policy Brief Summary: The House of Representatives remains without a speaker, but Senate Banking holds a subcommittee hearing on CDFIs, specifically hosting a representative from Native CDFI Oweesta as a witness to these organizations’ roles in community development...
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.
