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IFAI’s Mindemann selected for agricultural leadership fellowship

IFAI’s Mindemann selected for agricultural leadership fellowship

The Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network recently selected the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s Communications Manager, Tish Mindemann, for its 2024 fellowship program. This fellowship includes 24 agricultural leaders from across Arkansas and...

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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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:

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  • Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
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  • IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition

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Indigenous Food Sovereignty Outreach Specialist

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments

University of Wisconsin-Madison Location: Madison, WI Closing Date: September 22, 2024 Duties Include: Building trusting relationships with Tribal governments and...

Native American Student Services Welcome Event Draws Diverse Attendance at U of A

by | Sep 12, 2024 | Featured Article,IFAI,News,Press Release | 0 Comments

The University of Arkansas (U of A) Multicultural Center and Native American Student Services (NASS) recently hosted a vibrant and engaging Welcome Event for students...

Food Technologist

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Foreign Agricultural Service Location: Washington, DC Closing Date: September 20, 2024 Duties Include: The duties described are for the full-performance level. At...

Associate Deputy Administrator – Administrative and Financial Management (AFM)

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Agricultural Research Service Location: Beltsville, MD Closing Date: September 30, 2024 Duties Include: This position is located in the Administrative and...

Associate Deputy Administrator

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Location: Riverdale, MD Closing Date: September 27, 2024 Duties Include: Participates with the in formulation and...

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

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