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IFAI Policy Brief February 4, 2025

IFAI Policy Brief February 4, 2025

Summary The Senate Agriculture Committee votes to advance the nomination of Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary.  The American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates and Testimony requests for FY2026 have been published by the House Appropriations Interior...

IFAI Policy Brief February 4, 2025

IFAI Policy Brief January 28, 2025

Summary The Senate Agriculture Committee completed its hearing on President Donald Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary last week.  The American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates and Testimony requests for FY2026 have been published by the House...

January 2025 Farm Bill Update

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...

Our mission is to enhance the health and wellness of tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.

What We Do

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.

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Funding Opportunities

Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.

Job Opportunities

IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:

  • US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
  • Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
  • Educational Institutions
  • IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition

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Agricultural Inspector Technicians

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Montana Department of Agriculture Location: Manhattan / Bozeman (website identifies other locations in MT) Closing Date: Ongoing Duties include: Collects agricultural...

Managing Attorney

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Arkansas Department of Agriculture Location: Little Rock, AR Closing Date: Open until filled Duties Include: Supervises and manages support staff and subordinate...

EMERG Grant Coordinator – Grant Specialist Intermediate

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Location: St. Paul, MN Closing Date: February 13, 2025 Duties Include: This temporary unclassified position exists to administer the...

Food Safety Compliance Specialist 2 – Eastern Region

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Washington State Department of Agriculture Location: Yakima County, WA (Remote) Closing Date: Continuous Duties Include: Performs inspections, investigations, and...

Land and Water Resources Bureau Director

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade,, and Consumer Protection Location: Madison, WI Closing Date: February 17, 2025 Duties Include: Responsible for administering...

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Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.

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