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Support your local farmers market! 🌱 Celebrate N Support your local farmers market! 🌱 

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by shopping local and supporting the farmers who nourish our communities. 🤎
✨ IFAI on the GO Last week, Whitney Nelson - You ✨ IFAI on the GO
 
Last week, Whitney Nelson - Youth Programs Coordinator attended the Soil and Water Conservations International Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO.
 
Whitney judged collegiate research posters, led a presentation on Youth Opportunities in Soil and Water Conservation within Indian Country and networked with other Soil and Water Conservationists.
 
Sign up for the IFAI Roundup for more IFAI on the GO news and all thing agriculture and policy impacting Indian Country at the link in our bio!
🚨 Washington producers impacted by drought and wil 🚨 Washington producers impacted by drought and wildfires may be eligible for USDA disaster assistance.

USDA is offering financial and technical support for crop, livestock, conservation, and recovery needs through a variety of programs. Deadlines apply, so affected producers are encouraged to report losses and contact their local USDA Service Center as soon as possible.

Learn about available assistance, eligibility requirements, and recovery resources in the full announcement at the link in our bio.
🔸The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated 🔸The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated Farm Bill text over the weekend ahead of a markup scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST.

Read more at the link in our bio and stay tuned for an updated analysis from IFAI soon!
🔸Nominations for the 2026 FSA County Committee ele 🔸Nominations for the 2026 FSA County Committee election are open! You can nominate yourself, someone else, or a qualifying organization can submit a nomination. The deadline is August 3, 2026. 

Contact your local FSA office to learn more and submit a nomination today!
📌The IFAI Roundup is here bringing you the latest 📌The IFAI Roundup is here bringing you the latest on food sovereignty, ag policy updates, and stories from across Indian Country.

Last week, the Communications Team consisting of Communications Director, Rita Courtwright and Communications Manager, Shayley Fourkiller attended the Agricultural Media Summit held in St. Louis, MO with other Ag Communicators and participated in panels covering issues in Targeting Unique Audiences.

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