Publications - Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative

TRIBAL CONSULTATION BRIEFING MATERIALS

IFAI to Facilitate Tribal Briefing Dec. 4 – FDPIR

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative invites Tribal leaders, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation staff, and proxies to attend a briefing session on Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. central ahead of the Tribal Consultation regarding FDPIR in Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Tribal Comment Template Letters: Tribal Self-Determination at USDA

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...

FDA All Tribes Call June 24 – Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a Tribal Call on June 24, 2024, beginning at 3 p.m. eastern, and invites elected Tribal officials and/or their designee's to join the call. Read the Dear Tribal Leader Letter here. According to the FDA, “The call will...

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The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative authored a report titled Gaining Ground: A Report on the 2018 Farm Bill Successes for Indian Country and Opportunities for 2023.

This report discusses each of the Titles in the Farm Bill and what successes there have been for Indian Country and how the Farm Bill can be improved for tribes and tribal producers.

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CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

2022 Census of Agriculture Webinar Series: Mythbusting

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) and...

2022 Census of Agriculture Deep Dive – Indian Country Trends

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 happening on...

Census of Agriculture in Indian Country and Acreage

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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Legal & Policy Analysis

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

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

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...

USDA Announces SUN Bucks 2025 Benefit Levels for Tribal Programs

USDA Announces SUN Bucks 2025 Benefit Levels for Tribal Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced 2025 benefit levels for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for Children Program would remain unchanged. Also...

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