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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

USDA updates will increase financial freedom, resiliency and profitability for agricultural producers On August 7, 2024, the U.S....

Aug 8, 2024

Akiptan Executive Director Skya Ducheneaux In 2017, the idea to provide loans and technical assistance to those in Native agriculture was...

Jul 22, 2024

With a dynamic voice in Indian Country advocacy, Emily Burgueno is the Head Seed Keeper of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel. Her Native...

Jun 24, 2024

Since time immemorial, the Tribes of Oregon and Washington have historically harvested salmon, lamprey, eels, sturgeon and other...

May 13, 2024

Inclusion of Tribal-specific provisions provide new opportunities for Tribal self-governance and self-determination Shakopee Mdewakanton...

May 3, 2024

“We want to create our own opportunities that would benefit our own communities.” - Nick Hernandez Nick Hernandez, founder, President,...

Apr 12, 2024

Last May, our first-ever Native American Food Fair was on Capitol Hill. The event featured food produced by Native producers from across...

Apr 1, 2024

Virtual Listening Sessions on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in Indian Country Lead to Joint Report The Native American Agriculture Fund...

Apr 1, 2024

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