IFAI Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Indian Country
Number of Farms with AI/AN Operators in 2012
Number of Farms with AI/AN Operators in 2017
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) farms make up 3% of all farms in the United States. The market value of agricultural products sold by AI/AN producers reached $3.5 Billion in 2017.
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.
Our Resources
Policy & Research
Policy Briefings
Native Farm Bill Coalition
Food and Nutrition Research
General Agriculture Research
Enterprise
Cultivating Tribal Food Sovereignty
EATS Academy
Model Food and Ag Code
Video Series
Youth Programs
Native Youth Programs
Leadership Summit
Policy Leadership Program
Food Safety
Food Safety Training for Indian Country
Free Training In-Person or Online
Food Safety Needs Assessment
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.
Featured Articles
Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling Proposed Changes May Impact Indian Country
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes to learn about its front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling. FOP labels appear on food packages to help people understand their nutritional content....
Look at Indian Country Farming, Agriculture, and Food Security
REGIONAL DATA INFOGRAPHICS - FARM & AG AND FOOD SECURITY ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's team conducted research and has analyzed the 2017 Census of Agriculture data to compile infographics detailing statistics and facts on...
Policy and Legal Analysis – Executive Order 14112
The policy and legal experts at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative have conducted an analysis of the Biden Administration's Executive Order 14112 Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and...
We are supporting tribes, that’s what we are, we’re a service organization. So every time someone supports our work, they are supporting Indian Country and Tribal Sovereignty.
Our Partners
Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.
