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What we do
The IFAI Policy team assists Tribal Nations in strengthening their food systems and agricultural initiatives by delivering timely and accurate analyses of federal laws and policies that affect Tribal agriculture.
Policy RESOURCES
Policy Brief- August 3
Summary: Senate Farm Bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated Farm Bill text over the weekend ahead of a markup scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST. The updated bill text delays implementation of SNAP benefit cost share for states from October 2027...
IFAI Analyzes FY26 Senate Farm Bill
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – On July 27, IFAI held a webinar on the 2026 Senate Farm Bill discussion draft, breaking down important provisions for Indian Country. IFAI's policy team also discussed key differences between the Senate and House texts and next steps for the Farm...
Policy Brief- July 27
Summary: Senate Farm Bill IFAI held a webinar on July 27 breaking down key provisions of the Senate Farm Bill affecting Indian country. If you missed the webinar, check out the slides here and a recording of the webinar here. IFAI also published a detailed,...
Policy Brief- July 20
Summary: Join IFAI for a webinar on the Senate Farm Bill! The webinar will be held on July 27 at 1-2pm CT on Teams. IFAI policy staff will break down key provisions affecting Indian Country and share insights on what the proposal could mean for Tribal food and...
IFAI Publishes Analysis of Senate Farm Bill
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) published a detailed, section-by-section analysis of the Senate Farm Bill’s impacts on Indian Country. The 902-page bill, which was released on June 23, includes over 90 provisions that...
Policy Brief- July 7
Summary: Call for STAC nominations - The Department of Interior’s Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) is seeking nominations for new representatives. STAC is a key forum for strengthening collaboration between Tribes and the Federal government. Nominations...
Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their Rhode Island farm, but the Trump Administration has cut or scaled back some federal programs they and other small producers relied on to grow and distribute food. As Farm Bill discussions continue, they hope funding...
Interior Seeks Tribal Advisory Committee Nominations
WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior announced a call for nominations of representatives to serve on the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee, a key forum for strengthening collaboration between tribes and the federal government. The Secretary’s Tribal...
Policy Brief- June 30
Summary: Farm Bill - Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for...
Senate Ag Committee Releases Farm Bill
WASHINGTON-Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for Tribal-led...