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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 Briefings
IFAI Policy Brief November 5, 2024
Summary Congress remains in recess through Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024. Registration is open for the FDPIR Tribal Consultation on Dec. 9, 2024. There are multiple upcoming nominations for agriculture and nutrition-related advisory committees, including for the...
IFAI Policy Brief October 28, 2024
Summary Congress remains in recess until after Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024. Registration is open for the FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow-up Consultation on Dec. 9, 2024. There are multiple upcoming nominations for agriculture and nutrition-related advisory...
IFAI Policy Brief October 21, 2024
Summary IFAI is hiring! Check out the open positions on the IFAI job board at bit.ly/IFAIJOBS. While the 2018 Farm Bill's extension expired Sept. 30, 2024, funding for most Farm Bill programs will continue until the end of the calendar year. Look for updates in...
IFAI Policy Brief October 15, 2024
Summary While the 2018 Farm Bill's extension expired Sept. 30, 2024, funding for most Farm Bill programs will continue until the end of the year. Look for updates in future IFAI Policy Briefs and keep track of Indian Country's Farm Bill priorities through IFAI's Farm...
IFAI Policy Brief October 8, 2024
Summary While the 2018 Farm Bill's extension expired Sept. 30, 2024, funding for most Farm Bill programs will continue until the end of the year. Look for updates in future IFAI Policy Briefs and keep track of Indian Country's Farm Bill priorities through IFAI's Farm...
IFAI Policy Brief October 1, 2024
Summary While the 2018 Farm Bill's extension expired September 30, 2024, funding for most Farm Bill programs will continue until the end of the year. Look for updates in future IFAI Policy Briefs and keep track of Indian Country's Farm Bill priorities through IFAI's...
IFAI Policy Brief September 24, 2024
Summary This week, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee will meet on Sept. 25 to discuss pending legislation, including items on buffalo management and Tribal forest protection. USDA says it is planning an additional Tribal FDPIR Consultation for Oct. 9, 2024, in...
IFAI Policy Brief September 17, 2024
Summary Last week the House Agriculture and House Appropriations Committees held a joint hearing about delivery delays impacting Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Secretary Vilsack acknowledged...
Policy Brief – September 10, 2024
Summary On Thursday, September 12, USDA will hold a Tribal Consultation with Tribal leaders about the supply chain disruptions for FDPIR. Congress is back in session this week with scheduled hearings from various House Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources...
Policy Brief – September 3, 2024
Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee will have its third meeting on September 5, set to take place virtually with a public comment period from 6 to 7 p.m. eastern. Find more information and how to attend at usda.gov/tribalrelations/advisory-committee. USDA announced...