Putting Tribal Sovereignty in Food SovereigntyPublications
2024 USDA Barriers Tribal Consultations
Every spring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture holds a series of Tribal Consultations. This year's USDA Barriers Tribal Consultations will occur April 22 - 26. Each day, a Tribal caucus will occur prior to the Consultations, beginning at 2 p.m. eastern. At 3 p.m....
Upcoming Tribal Caucus Summer EBT – April 11, 2024 @ 11 a.m. central
Tribal Caucus - April 11, 2024 @ 11 a.m. central IFAI facilitated a Tribal Caucus on April 11 diving into the Summer EBT program and the opportunity for Tribes and Tribal leaders to provide feedback on the program's proposed changes. Why: The U.S. Department of...
Tribal Consultation: SNAP
On March 15, 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA-FNS) will host an online-only Tribal Consultation on two proposed rule changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regarding work requirements and EBT card...
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.
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Legal & Policy Analysis
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...
Farm Bill Update November 2024
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) Senior Staff Attorney, Kelli Case (Chickasaw Nation) J.D., recently highlighted the Farm Bill process and Tribal priorities in an informational question and answer session. Check out Case's respones below to...
Potential Implications of FDA Rule on Indian Country Food and Agriculture
On June 24,2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted an all Tribes’ call for Tribal leaders, their staff, and interested parties to hear about the recently published final rule Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for...
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
