Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC)

The 2025 American Indian Foods Program luncheon at the IAC Annual Conference saw a great turnout, featuring a delicious menu by the accomplished Chef Nephi Craig. In partnership with IAC, he’s shared two recipes from the event for all to recreate at home: ow.ly/wBxS50Ywol5

It’s time to renew your #MadeProducedByAmericanIndians trademark! If your products are not certified, apply. RENEW OR APPLY: indianag.org/trademark Protect your products with the trusted mark that safeguards Tribal producers and consumers. #NativeMade #IndianAg

Our Youth Program Summer Internship is back for 2026! Gain paid, hands-on experience in agriculture, environmental studies & food systems 🌱 ✔️ 12–14 weeks | Hybrid Model | Travel Opportunities | 25–35 hrs/week 🗓️ Apply by April 20, 2026 📝 Apply at bit.ly/2026IACInterns…

Join next week for the hybrid NRCS CA State Tribal Advisory Committee meeting to communicate conservation priorities for budgets and program needs. March 25 | 9 - 12 AM (PT) | USDA Office 430 G Street, Davis, CA 95616 or via Zoom Registration: bit.ly/CA-NRCS-TACMar…

Buffalo’s Fire featured the NFBC & its analysis outlining the 63 identified provisions in the House Farm Bill Markup that reference or affect Tribes and Tribal producers. buffalosfire.com/draft-2026-far… #FarmBill

Less than two weeks left to submit a comment on urban agriculture and innovative food production! USDA is requesting public comments on an information collection for Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production (UAIP). Learn more: federalregister.gov/documents/2026… #FederalRegister

Meet Kelci Bends, IAC #YouthProgram Specialist! Kelci is from Ashland, Montana and is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She is a former IAC Youth Programs Intern and started as Youth Program Specialist in 2024. #IndianAg

Your products represent generations of tradition, culture, and hard work. The Made/Produced By American Indians trademark ensures your goods are recognized as authentic and #NativeMade. RENEW OR APPLY: indianag.org/trademark #MadeProducedByAmericanIndians #IndianAg

Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt, Chief of the @USDA_NRCS, joined us at the #2025IACConference. Chief Bettencourt spoke about working with IAC on a preferred partner pilot to change how business is done in conservation.

IAC Policy Director, Abi Fain, spoke with Tribal Business News about the latest House Farm Bill draft and its implications for Tribal self-determination and food sovereignty. Read more about the discussion at tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/food-… #IndianAg #HouseFarmBill

Reside in California? NRCS California is holding a hybrid State Tribal Advisory Committee meeting later this month. March 25 | 9 - 12 AM (PT) | USDA Office 430 G Street, Davis, CA 95616 or via Zoom Registration: bit.ly/CA-NRCS-TACMar…

The markup of the #FarmBill is set for Tuesday, March 3, at 5 p.m. ET.

Join the IAC team! Current open positions are Human Resources Assistant and Staff Attorney. Apply at bit.ly/IAC-careers. #careers #hiring

Covering key programs, eligibility, disaster designations, and tips for navigating applications and documenting losses, check out IAC’s latest webinar release. WEBINAR: youtu.be/HIje6uKFb_4 FSA #DisasterAssistance: fsa.usda.gov/resources/prog…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Michelle Fox. As an attorney and founding Shareholder at Cedar Tree Native Law, she was always ready and willing to support Tribal agriculture. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and all who loved her.

The Food Justice for Kids Prize from the Newman’s Own Foundation is now open! Grants of up to $100,000 over 2 years. Apply or nominate by April 28, 2026. Learn more & apply at: newmansown.org/food-justice-f… #FoodJusticeForKids #NewmansOwnFoundation

Check out the Native Farm Bill Coalition's review of the Farm Bill released by the House Agriculture Committee.

Review the most recent Federal Register notice released, an Information Collection Request about Advancing Markets for Producers, and submit a comment by 4/13/26. Learn more at federalregister.gov/documents/2026…. #FederalRegister

At the #2025IACConference, Assistant Administrator of the SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs Diane Cullo committed to help grow and sustain strong small businesses, from Native-owned businesses to Tribal enterprises, with essential resources and access to federal programs.

Check out the 2026 Annual Tax Preparation Series! Learn key tax implications, liability protections, and how to report farm income with Schedule F and Form 4797. View webinars at ow.ly/CVca50YhGas.