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IFAI Policy Brief December 3, 2024

IFAI Policy Brief December 3, 2024

Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee is hosting a two-day (Dec. 10-11) hybrid meeting during the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participants must register to join the meeting in-person, through a virtual webinar, and by...

IFAI Policy Brief December 3, 2024

IFAI Policy Brief November 26, 2024

Summary IFAI analyzed Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow’s proposed Farm Bill text here. There was a Friday addition to that bill language that IFAI is in the process of reviewing.   Registration is open for the FDPIR Tribal Consultation on Dec....

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

On the week of Nov. 18, 2022, the Senate Majority released its Farm Bill text, with IFAI providing a summary of Tribal priorities contained in the released proposed statutory language.    Click the button below to download IFAI’s summary of the proposed...

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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Attorney Advisor

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Office of General Counsel Location: Washington, DC Closing Date: December 20, 2024 Duties Include: Provide legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA. Serve...

Chief, Service Delivery and Operations Branch

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center Location: 1 vacancy in the following locations: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Saint Louis, MO; Salt...

Program Support Assistant (Farm Bill)

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Location: 3 vacancies in the following: Chillicothe, OH; Ravenna, OH; West Union, OH (similar positions exist in...

Conservation Internship Program

by | Nov 25, 2024 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Cherokee Nation Location: Tahlequah, OK Closing Date: December 20, 2024 Program Description: The Conservation Internship Program is a collaborative initiative between...

Chief, Service Delivery and Operations Branch

by | Nov 20, 2024 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA: Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center Location: 1 vacancy in the following locations: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Saint Louis, MO; Salt...

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