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Comments requested by Sept. 15 on Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act

Comments requested by Sept. 15 on Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act

Sep 9, 2025 | Agricultural Research, Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Press Release, Publications

Senate Indian Affairs Co-Chair Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is requesting comments from the public by September 12, 2025, on a discussion draft for “The Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2025.” As noted in Senator Murkowski’s section-by-section breakdown,...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Indian Country Food and Agriculture Implications

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Indian Country Food and Agriculture Implications

Aug 27, 2025 | Agricultural Research, Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Press Release, Publications

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will have impacts on federal food and nutrition policies for Tribal Nations, producers, and citizens. This law consolidates a wide range of provisions that reshape how food access, agricultural support and nutrition education are funded...

IFAI Releases Farm Bill Comparison Summary

IFAI Releases Farm Bill Comparison Summary

Feb 13, 2025 | Agricultural Research, Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Press Release, Publications

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's comparison summary provides an analysis of Tribal-specific provisons included in H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and the Rural Prospecrity and Food Security Act of 2024. IFAI serves as the...

January 2025 Farm Bill Update

January 2025 Farm Bill Update

Jan 23, 2025 | Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Press Release, Publications

January 2025 Farm Bill Update Extending Farm Bills while drafting successors was once rare but has become common. The 118th Congress didn't reauthorize the 2018 Farm Bill. Instead, they opted for two single-year extensions in November 2023 and December 2024.   The...

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

IFAI Releases Summary of Senate Farm Bill

Nov 21, 2024 | Agricultural Research, Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Press Release, Publications

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...

Farm Bill Update November 2024

Farm Bill Update November 2024

Nov 7, 2024 | Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Publications

The  Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) Senior Staff Attorney, Kelli Case (Chickasaw Nation) J.D., recently highlighted the Farm Bill process and Tribal priorities in an informational question and answer session. Check out Case's respones  below to...

Tribal Comment Template Letters: Tribal Self-Determination at USDA

Tribal Comment Template Letters: Tribal Self-Determination at USDA

Jun 20, 2024 | Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Publications, Tribal Consultation Briefing Materials

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's legal and policy team have compiled  comment template letters that Tribes and Tribal leaders can use to help draft official responses to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Tribal Self-Determination...

Farm Bill Update June 2024 – Q&A

Farm Bill Update June 2024 – Q&A

Jun 18, 2024 | Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Publications

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) Director of Research, Policy, and Tribal Governance, Kristiana Coutu, J.D.  recently discussed how the Farm Bill works, where Congress is in the current legislative process, and Indian Country provisions included...

IFAI Releases Summary of Tribal Specific Provisions in House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Language

IFAI Releases Summary of Tribal Specific Provisions in House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Language

Jun 12, 2024 | Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Publications

IFAI Releases Summary of Tribal Specific Provisions in House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Language The House Agriculture Committee recently passed its Farm Bill language. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's policy and legal research experts have...

2018 Farm Bill Implementation Tracker – Updated May 2024

2018 Farm Bill Implementation Tracker – Updated May 2024

Jun 6, 2024 | Farm Bill, Featured Article, News, Policy Analysis, Publications

2018 Farm Bill Implementation Tracker  Wondering where the 2018 Tribal provisions stand at the U.S. Department of Agriculture? Check out the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Tracker developed alongside partners at the Native...

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IFAI's enterprise team talked with program directo IFAI's enterprise team talked with program directors from the Taos Pueblo about building a department of agriculture and the importance of Agriculture Resource Management Plans.🌾

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⬇️ Weekly Policy Brief Highlights ⬇️ 🔹 ⬇️ Weekly Policy Brief Highlights ⬇️

🔹While Congress is holding hearings through the government shutdown, there were none scheduled with direct impacts on Tribal food and agriculture this week. 

🔹IFAI is holding a briefing session on Oct. 9 ahead of the USDA’s two Tribal leader consultation sessions. Despite the shutdown, the USDA Tribal Relations page still shows that these will be held on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16 and go over its departmental Reorganization Plan. Check out our previous posts and our website for more info and how to register. 

🔹The USDA is hosting a virtual consultation on proposed changes to SNAP on Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m. EST. To virtually attend check out our full policy brief to register. 

🔹Go check out Episode 9 of IFAI’s podcast, Rooted Wisdom.

Make sure to check out the full policy brief at indigenousfoodandag.com or click the link in our bio.
#policybrief #USDA #RootedWisdom #SNAP
⬇️ Weekly Policy Brief Highlights ⬇️ 🔸 ⬇️ Weekly Policy Brief Highlights ⬇️

🔸Congress’ focus is on government funding, with the House out until Oct. 1 and the Senate yet to pass a short-term agreement. 

🔸In a busy October, the USDA is hosting a virtual consultation on proposed changes to SNAP on Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m. EST, with virtual-only participation. Check out the full policy brief on our website to register.

🔸The USDA also has scheduled two Tribal leader consultation sessions on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16 over its departmental Reorganization Plan. Register through our insta bio or our website.

🔸This is the last week to submit nominations to the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee with nominations ending on Oct. 6, 2025. 

🔸IFAI also has a new blog post up about the FY2026 Farm to School Program application window. 

Check out the full policy brief at https://indigenousfoodandag.com
#policybrief #indianag #tribalagriculture #nativeagriculture #usdapolicy
🦋The Euchee Butterfly Farm🦋 IFAI recently s 🦋The Euchee Butterfly Farm🦋

IFAI recently spoke at the Sustainable Agriculture: Discovering Conservation Practices to Create Success for You and Pollinators, Too! conference at the Euchee Butterfly Farm in Bixby, Oklahoma, held September 17–18, 2025. Tribal leaders, agricultural experts, and community members came together to share knowledge and practices that strengthen Native food sovereignty and conservation. The two-day event featured sessions on Tribal agriculture initiatives, soil health, pollinator support, cultural programming, and entrepreneurial success stories from Native farmers and ranchers. Participants also toured the Euchee Butterfly Farm’s greenhouses and pollinator gardens, enjoyed cultural presentations, and explored resources to support sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
 
 #butterflyfarm #conservation #NativeAg
📣 Calling all Tribal leaders, producers, and ad 📣 Calling all Tribal leaders, producers, and advocates!

The USDA is hosting listening sessions to hear YOUR voice on the future of the rural and federal veterinary workforce.  Don’t miss this opportunity to shape policies that impact Tribal agriculture, food sovereignty, and animal health systems. Join the conversation and make sure Tribal perspectives are heard loud and clear!🐓🐑🐄

Use the Link in Bio to sign up!
#TribalAg #FoodSovereignty #USDA #VeterinaryWorkforce #NativeFarms #IndigenousVoices #ListeningSession
⬇️ Weekly Policy Brief Highlights ⬇️ 🔸 ⬇️ Weekly Policy Brief Highlights ⬇️

🔸 USDA Tribal consultations are set for Oct. 14 & 16. IFAI has analysis on potential impacts to Indian Country.
🔸 IFAI will host a closed Tribal briefing on Oct. 9 for elected leaders and staff ahead of the USDA sessions.
🔸 USDA listening sessions on vet recruitment will be held Sept. 29 & 30.
🔸 Nominations for the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee are open through Oct. 6. Help shape future Tribal ag policy!
🔸 SBA Tribal consultation on access to capital was held last week. Comments accepted through Oct. 17 on reducing regulatory burdens.

Read the full policy brief + access resources at https://indigenousfoodandag.com
#policybrief #indianag #tribalagriculture #nativeagriculture #usdapolicy #indiancountry

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