Oct 14, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
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...
Oct 8, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
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...
Sep 30, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary While the 2018 Farm Bill’s extension expired September 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...
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 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 9, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary On Thursday, September 12, USDA will hold a Tribal Consultation with Tribal leaders about the supply chain disruptions for FDPIR. Congress is back in session this week with scheduled hearings from various House Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources...
