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
Gaining Ground
As a founding organization and official research partner for the Native Farm Bill Coalition, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative authored a report titled Gaining Ground: A Report on the 2018 Farm Bill Successes for Indian Country and Opportunities for 2023....
Tribal Briefing Documents: Developing and Implementing a National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, along with its partners at the Native Farm Bill Coalition, helped develop Tribal leader briefing documents ahead of the Tribal Consultations regarding the White House's National Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and...
Tribal Briefing Materials: April 2022 – USDA Tribal Consultation Food Safety and Trade
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, along with partners from the Intertribal Agriculture Council and Intertribal Buffalo Council, developed Tribal leader briefing materials for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tribal Consultation series in April...
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.
