NFBC BLOG & NEWS

A Week of Strategic Advocacy for Tribal Agriculture at the Native Farm Bill Coalition Fly-In

The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) concluded a productive three-day fly-in in Washington, D.C., marked by high-level meetings with...

May 28

Adrian Sinclair, plant manager at the 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (Photo source: Ben Felder/Investigate Midwest)...

Oct 23, 2024

USDA’s deadline for requesting direct cash assistance for emergency food purchases is today (August 19). USDA has stated that it will...

Aug 19, 2024

Reaction from Native Farm Bill Coalition Co-Chairs February 28, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Equity Commission – an...

Feb 28, 2024

January 5, 2023 - Food Fix Food Fix recently published an article discussing summer EBT programs to support youth when they are out of...

Jan 11, 2024

November 30, 2023 - Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), the Native Farm...

Dec 21, 2023

Congress has several hearings this week that could impact Indian Country. The Native Farm Bill Coalition's research partner, the...

Jun 12, 2023

Congress is back in session this week and coming out swinging. There will be six hearing this week relevant to Indian Country Priorities...

Jun 5, 2023

With the deadline to the Farm Bill expiration date drawing closer and closer, Congress is working to listen to producers and agencies...

May 22, 2023

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