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Hawaii Rep. Tokuda questions USDA Secretary Vilsack on Native priorities for the Farm Bill
February 14, 2024 Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-2) questions U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on how to remove barriers for...
Feb 21, 2024


Traditional Salmon Harvesting with Christina White and Native Candy
Speaking with the strength of her Caddo, Chitimacha, and Yakama ancestors, Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) member Christina White stands proudly on the lawn in front of the Capitol building . She is the co-owner of Native Candy , a seafood business that sells quality fresh and smoked salmon at farmers’ markets throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Portland, Seattle, the Columbia Gorge, and from a storefront in Bingen, Washington. “Our company supports Tribal fisher
Feb 13, 2024


NFBC Council Member Featured as Expert Voice in The Farm Report on Heritage Radio Network
January 31, 2024 - Heritage Radio Network The Heritage Radio Network interviewed NFBC Council Member and IAC's Chief Legal & Policy...
Feb 9, 2024


Why Some States Are Leaving Summer Food Aid for Kids on the Table
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


What does the Farm Bill extension mean for Indian Country? Q&A with IFAI’s Kristiana Coutu
November 30, 2023 - Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), the Native Farm...
Dec 21, 2023


Food Sovereignty & Chairman Joe Davis of the Hoopa Valley Tribe
In the heart of northern California, a story of empowerment and advocacy unfolds. It begins with Tribal leaders, like Hoopa Valley Tribal Chairman Joe Davis, who understands the importance of securing agricultural resources through Tribal provisions in the Farm Bill. Reconnecting with ancestral foodways and establishing food sovereignty remains a long-term goal and primary issue for many Tribes. The Hoopa Valley Tribe is working to revitalize its ancestral fishing practices w
Dec 19, 2023


An Update on the Farm Bill from the Native Farm Bill Coalition
Monday, December 4 at 12 PM (ET) In this session, members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition's Executive Committee will provide an update...
Nov 30, 2023


NCAI Annual Convention 2023 - NFBC Presentation
The Native Farm Bill Coalition recently presented at the 2023 NCAI Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Click the button below to...
Nov 27, 2023


NFBC Featured in Environmental and Energy Study Institute Article about Federally Recognized Tribes
Environmental and Energy Study Institute recently featured the Native Farm Bill Coalition in an article.
Nov 10, 2023
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