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

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

Sep 19, 2024 | Agricultural Research, Featured Article

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,...
2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Mythbusting

2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Mythbusting

Aug 29, 2024 | Agricultural Research, Census of Agriculture Research, News, Publications

On August 28, 2024, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative hosted an informational webinar exploring the myths about Indian Country agriculture using the data found in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In this webinar, IFAI’s Jamie Black (Cherokee Nation)...
2022 Census of Agriculture Deep Dive – Indian Country Trends

2022 Census of Agriculture Deep Dive – Indian Country Trends

Jun 20, 2024 | Agricultural Research, Census of Agriculture Research, News, Publications

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s webinar from June 19, 2024, highlights the data trends in US and Indian Country food and agriculture. Hear from IFAI staff and special guest and citizen of the Blackfeet Nation, Danny Barcus, about what’s...
2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Mythbusting

2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Indian Country Food and Agriculture Market Value

May 16, 2024 | Agricultural Research, News, Publications

On May 15, 2025, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative hosted an  informational webinar diving into Indian Country trends and market value counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. In this webinar, IFAI’s Jamie Black (Cherokee Nation) and Tish...
2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Mythbusting

Census of Agriculture in Indian Country and Acreage

Apr 18, 2024 | Agricultural Research, Census of Agriculture Research, Featured Article, News, Publications

We’re diving deep into the 2022 Agricultural Census data with a special focus on the trends seen in both the United States and Indian Country in regard to acreage. Our agenda is packed with insightful topics and expert discussions to give you a comprehensive...
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⚖️ Congratulations, Elizabeth! ⚖️ We’re incredibl ⚖️ Congratulations, Elizabeth! ⚖️

We’re incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Wishing you continued success as you take this exciting next step in your legal career!
ICYMI: Last week, Executive Director, Carly Griffi ICYMI: Last week, Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt spoke on a panel at the 2026 Native Food Sovereignty Summit discussing concepts of Tribal Food Sovereignty through the lens of Tribal governance and navigating cultural, history, tradition, political landscapes, federal policy and economic considerations.
🔸Where’s the beef? Trump moves to lower beef pric 🔸Where’s the beef?

Trump moves to lower beef prices by increasing imports and proposing new rules for ranchers to process their own animals. IFAI is tracking the latest.

Read the full Policy Brief at the link in our bio.
Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherok Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), joined Native America Calling's weekly podcast to discuss a potential food crisis that is brewing in Arizona that could be a warning to other states as changes to the Supplemental Food Assistance Program start to take effect. 

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