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We Are the Native Farm Bill Coalition
The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) is a nationwide initiative to lift up the voices of Native American producers and Tribal governments.
Jan 29


Celebrating Agriculture Across Indian Country for Native American Heritage Month
“I do want to say it's great to see Tribes from across the country come together, with the same mission of trying to do better for our...
Nov 21, 2024


Native Farm Bill Coalition urges Congress to pass Farm Bill
On September 10, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman Cole Miller and Intertribal Agriculture Council CEO Kari Jo Lawrence,...
Sep 11, 2024


NFBC Featured as an Advocate for Indian Country During Food Crisis
August 28, 2024 - Agri-Pulse Agri-Pulse spotlighted the Native Farm Bill Coalition in an article titled “ Advocates press USDA to solve...
Aug 29, 2024


Bipartisan Letters to USDA on the FDPIR & CSFP Crisis
In the last several days, Members of Congress have sent three separate bipartisan letters to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...
Aug 26, 2024


Four USDA Short-term Solutions for the FDPIR Crisis
USDA using $11 million of CCC Funds for emergency food purchases, other solutions Tribes across the country are experiencing severe...
Aug 14, 2024


Native Farm Bill Coalition opposes CBO score for FDPIR 638 expansion
Based on USDA Data, CBO Estimates that Authorizing Tribal Governments to Enter into 638 Contracts for FDPIR will Increase Spending by...
Aug 9, 2024


Native Farm Bill Coalition applauds USDA for Farm Loan Updates
USDA updates will increase financial freedom, resiliency and profitability for agricultural producers On August 7, 2024, the U.S....
Aug 8, 2024


Native Farm Bill Coalition statement on recently released Farm Bill summaries
Inclusion of Tribal-specific provisions provide new opportunities for Tribal self-governance and self-determination Shakopee Mdewakanton...
May 3, 2024
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