Putting Tribal SovereigntyOur mission is to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.
WHAT’S NEW
IFAI Launches Nationwide Roundtables Over Tribal Governance Guide
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Late last year, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) released its new Tribal Governance Guide to Food and Agriculture, a comprehensive resource designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for Tribal governments seeking to navigate and...
FDIPR Produce Training to Be Held
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. -FDPIR Produce Training is a 2-day in-person training designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for FDPIR program operators to support staff receiving produce through the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (USDA...
IFAI Law and Policy Fellowship Applications Now Open
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - With support from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law is hiring a 2026 Law and Policy Fellow. Third-year law students and recent law school...
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.
EVENT CALENDAR
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative participates in virutal and in-person events nationwide to ensure that Tribes and individual producers, regardless of their location, have access to the resources and support they need. IFAI participates in outreach events, youth events, food safety trainings, and Tribal enterprise outreach wherever we are needed. This calendar shows you where we are going and how we are impacting Indian Country.
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.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Late last year, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) released its new Tribal Governance Guide to Food and Agriculture, a...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. -FDPIR Produce Training is a 2-day in-person training designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for FDPIR program operators to support...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - With support from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas...
University of Arkansas - IFAI Location: Fayetteville, AR Closing Date: Open Until Filled Overview: The IFAI Law and Policy Fellowship is a program for a third-year law...
USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Location: Manhattan, KS Closing Date: March 10, 2026 Duties Include: The duties may include, but are not limited to...
Our Partners
Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.
