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IFAI Policy Brief October 8, 2024

IFAI Policy Brief October 8, 2024

Summary While the 2018 Farm Bill's extension expired Sept. 30, 2024, funding for most Farm Bill programs will continue until the end of the year. Look for updates in future IFAI Policy Briefs and keep track of Indian Country's Farm Bill priorities through IFAI's Farm...

In the News: The Menu

In the News: The Menu

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation),  joined Native American Calling's program, The Menu, on Sept. 28 to discuss the 2022 Census of Agriculture, food and agricultural trends, and the role the...

IFAI Hosts Indian Country Tax and Asset Management Training

IFAI Hosts Indian Country Tax and Asset Management Training

On October 2, 2024, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative hosted an informative tax and asset training session at the River Spirit Casino Resort on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's reservation. The sessions, developed alongside the University of Arkansas,...

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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Staff Attorney

by | Oct 9, 2024 | IFAI JOBS | 0 Comments

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Location: Fayetteville, AR Closing Date: December 11, 2024 Duties Include: Conducting legal research and developing resource...

Youth Programs Coordinator

by | Sep 25, 2024 | IFAI JOBS | 0 Comments

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Location: Fayetteville, AR Closing Date: October 26, 2024 Duties Include: Responsible for the development, execution, and...

Wildlife Section Manager – NR Program Manager

by | 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 | 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 | 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...

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

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