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IFAI’s Census of Agriculture Webinar Series Ends with Webinar on Reservation Data

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Sept. 18, 2024, webinar provided insight into the recently released Tribal Reservation specific data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The webinar, hosted by...

IFAI Policy Brief September 17, 2024

Summary Last week the House Agriculture and House Appropriations Committees held a joint hearing about delivery delays impacting Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Secretary Vilsack acknowledged...

Congressional Hearing Highlights Tribal Food Delivery Disruptions

A September 11 Congressional hearing focused on the food delivery disruptions impacting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The joint oversight hearing featured Indian Country...

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

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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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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.

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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:

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Wildlife Section Manager – NR Program Manager

by jdamaso | Sep 19, 2024 | State | 0 Comments

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Location: St. Paul, MN Closing Date: October 8, 2024 Duties Include: Supporting a diverse, healthy, safe and productive work...

Agri Division Manager

by jdamaso | Sep 19, 2024 | State | 0 Comments

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Location: Little Rock, AR Closing Date: Open until filled Duties include: General: Supervises a large supervisory, inspection, and...

Agricultural Biological Technician

by jdamaso | Sep 19, 2024 | State | 0 Comments

California Department of Food and Agriculture Location: Sacramento County, CA Closing Date: Open until filled Duties Include: Responsible for the sample chain of...

Senior Managing Director

by jdamaso | Sep 19, 2024 | IFAI JOBS | 0 Comments

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) Location: Fayetteville, AR (Remote work is an option) Closing Date: November 25, 2024 Duties Include: Work closely...

Strategic Programs Manager

by jdamaso | Sep 18, 2024 | IFAI JOBS | 0 Comments

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) Location: Fayetteville, AR (Remote work is an option) Closing Date: October 1, 2024 Duties Include: Work closely with...