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
April 2022 – Tribal Consultation Briefing Materials: USDA FARMING, RANCHING, AND CONSERVATION
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative partnered with the Intertribal Agriculture Council, National Congress of American Indians, and the Intertribal Buffalo Council to develop briefing materials ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Tribal...
Tribal Briefing Materials: Creating a Tribal Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) have partnered together to create this set of briefing materials for the USDA's Creating a Tribal Action Plan for a Fairer, more Competitive and More Resilient Meat and...
Strengthening Protein Supply Chains in Indian Country
First Nations Development Institute collaborated with the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas to create a resource publication to provide fundamental information on meat supply chains (including related policies,...
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.
