Publications - Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative

TRIBAL CONSULTATION BRIEFING MATERIALS

IFAI to Facilitate Tribal Briefing Dec. 4 – FDPIR

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative invites Tribal leaders, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation staff, and proxies to attend a briefing session on Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. central ahead of the Tribal Consultation regarding FDPIR in Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Tribal Comment Template Letters: Tribal Self-Determination at USDA

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's legal and policy team have compiled comment template letters that Tribes and Tribal leaders can use to help draft official responses to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Tribal Self-Determination...

FDA All Tribes Call June 24 – Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a Tribal Call on June 24, 2024, beginning at 3 p.m. eastern, and invites elected Tribal officials and/or their designee's to join the call. Read the Dear Tribal Leader Letter here. According to the FDA, “The call will...

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FARM BILL

IFAI Releases Farm Bill Comparison Summary

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's comparison summary provides an analysis of Tribal-specific provisons included in H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and the Rural Prospecrity and Food Security Act of 2024. IFAI serves as the...

January 2025 Farm Bill Update

January 2025 Farm Bill Update Extending Farm Bills while drafting successors was once rare but has become common. The 118th Congress didn't reauthorize the 2018 Farm Bill. Instead, they opted for two single-year extensions in November 2023 and December 2024. The...

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

On the week of Nov. 18, 2022, the Senate Majority released its Farm Bill text, with IFAI providing a summary of Tribal priorities contained in the released proposed statutory language. Click the button below to download IFAI’s summary of the proposed...

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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.

The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) brings together the voices of Tribes, intertribal organizations, other Native organizations and non-Native allies around the country to advocate with a strong, unified voice in Washington, D.C., to advance investments in Native agricultural production, rural infrastructure, economic development, conservation, and forestry. The Native Farm Bill Coalition was formed in 2017 ahead of the 2018 the largest-ever coordinated effort in Indian County around federal food, agriculture, and nutrition policy. The NFBC was co-founded by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) as the Coalition’s official research partner. Learn more about the Native Farm Bill Coalition at www.nativefarmbill.com.

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CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Mythbusting

On August 28, 2024, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative hosted an informational webinar exploring the myths about Indian Country agriculture using the data found in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In this webinar, IFAI's Jamie Black (Cherokee Nation) and...

2022 Census of Agriculture Deep Dive – Indian Country Trends

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's webinar from June 19, 2024, highlights the data trends in US and Indian Country food and agriculture. Hear from IFAI staff and special guest and citizen of the Blackfeet Nation, Danny Barcus, about what's happening on...

Census of Agriculture in Indian Country and Acreage

We're diving deep into the 2022 Agricultural Census data with a special focus on the trends seen in both the United States and Indian Country in regard to acreage. Our agenda is packed with insightful topics and expert discussions to give you a comprehensive...

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Legal & Policy Analysis

USDA Announces SUN Bucks 2025 Benefit Levels for Tribal Programs

USDA Announces SUN Bucks 2025 Benefit Levels for Tribal Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced 2025 benefit levels for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for Children Program would remain unchanged. Also...

IFAI to Host Webinar on Executive Actions and Impacts on Tribal Food and Agriculture

Join the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative for an informational webinar beginning at 1 p.m. central on March 27. In this update, IFAI staff will discuss the impact of the most recent round of executive actions and how they may impact Tribal governments,...

January 2025 Farm Bill Update

January 2025 Farm Bill Update Extending Farm Bills while drafting successors was once rare but has become common. The 118th Congress didn't reauthorize the 2018 Farm Bill. Instead, they opted for two single-year extensions in November 2023 and December 2024. The...

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