Putting Tribal Sovereignty in Food SovereigntyPublications
Updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Tribal Consultation Policy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released updated its departmental regulation (DR) regarding Tribal consultations in DR (1350-002) Tribal Consultation on April 30, 2024. IFAI is in the process of reviewing that information in the DR and analyzing its impact....
Tribal Leader Briefing Materials: USDA Barriers – Food, Safety, & Trade
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and the Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) are facilitating the Tribal Caucus ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tribal Barriers Consultation: Food, Safety, & Trade on Friday, April 26, 2024,...
Tribal Leader Briefing Materials: USDA Barriers – Farming, Ranching, and Conservation Consultation
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC), the Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC), and the Indian Nations Conservation Alliance (INCA) created Tribal Leader Briefing materials ahead of the U.S. Department of...
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.
CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH
History of the Census of Agriculture in Indian Country
Gathering and collecting information for the goal of counting in Indian Country, whether agricultural and/or population data, has looked different throughout the ages. As the first part in the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Census of Agriculture webinar...
IFAI Launches Webinar Series and Publishes First Look at the New Census of Ag Numbers
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative announces a monthly webinar series that will uncover the stories and trends revealed in the 2022 Census of Agriculture data. IFAI's first set of resources dive into some of the highlights, including a $3 billion increase...
2022 Census of Agriculture Data Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) Census of Agriculture serves as a voice, future, and opportunity for America’s farmers and ranchers, and Indian Country is no exception. The USDA recently published the 2022 Census of...
Legal & Policy Analysis
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...
2025 Dietary Guidelines
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) formed the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to review scientific evidence on nutrition and public health. The committee released its Scientific Report in December 2024, which provides...
Publications & Infographics – 2013 – 2022
Overview of USDA Ag Census 2022
SNAP Highlights
Child Nutrition Programs in Indian Country
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
Public Law No: 117 - 58
Indian Country Stats - A Brief overview of Indian Country
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Traditional Foods in FDPIR
Program Highlight: Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Program Highlight: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Child Nutrition Facts
School Meals: National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program in Schools
Economic Development Opportunities in the 2018 Farm Bill
Special Milk Program
Intertribal Food Systems Report
Agricultural Resource Management Plan Process
Reimagining Hunger Responses in Times of Crisis
Program Highlight: Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP)
NRCS Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFAs)
Market Access Program
2017 Census of Agriculture Update
Policy Analysis
The 2018 Farm Bill and the Legal Landscape for Industrial Hemp Production in Indian Country
Regaining Our Future: An Assessment of Risks and Opportunities for Native Communities in the 2018 Farm Bill
Optimizing Distribution Center Location and Delivery Schemes for the USDA's Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Building Indian Country's Future Through Food, Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Economic Development in the 2018 Farm Bill
Tribal Consultation for Food, Safety, and Trade
Tribal Consultation Farming, Ranching, and Conservation
Creating a Tribal Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain
Building Indian Country's Future Through Food, Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Economic Development in the 2018 Farm Bill
