Sep 23, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary This week, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee will meet on Sept. 25 to discuss pending legislation, including items on buffalo management and Tribal forest protection. USDA says it is planning an additional Tribal FDPIR Consultation for Oct. 9, 2024, in...
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,...
Sep 16, 2024 | News, Policy Briefing
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...
Sep 13, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Press Release
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...
Sep 12, 2024 | Featured Article, IFAI, News, Press Release
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 and staff, drawing a diverse crowd. The event showcased the university’s commitment to...
Sep 12, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Press Release
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...
