Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) works at the intersection of Tribal sovereignty, agriculture, and policy. Founded by Native attorneys in 2013, IFAI is the nation's only organization dedicated exclusively to advancing law and policy in Native agriculture and food systems.

Our team of attorneys and policy experts provides critical legal analysis, policy research, regulatory guidance, and outreach resources that help Tribal Nations strengthen sovereignty and build thriving food systems rooted in culture.

Through our policy work, we:

• Track and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting Tribal agriculture.
• Provide timely legal and policy briefings to Tribal leaders, producers, and organizations.
• Deliver on-demand legal and regulatory research at no cost to Tribal communities.
• Bridge communication between Tribal Nations and federal agencies.
• Offer trainings, resources, and customized recommendations to Tribes and Tribal organizations beginning or expanding their agricultural programming and food systems investments.
• Support Tribally driven solutions that advance food sovereignty, economic development, and cultural food traditions.

Every service we provide is offered free of charge. As an independently funded program, IFAI relies on charitable support to continue this critical work.

As federal policies continue to evolve, access to trusted legal guidance is more important than ever. Your support helps ensure Tribal communities receive timely information, strategic analysis, and technical assistance needed to advocate for their interests and build stronger food systems rooted in culture and self-determination.

This Giving Tuesday, invest in Tribal food sovereignty and policy leadership. Your gift will: 

• Provide expert legal and policy research to Tribal Nations.
• Ensure Tribal stakeholders receive timely guidance on federal policy changes.
• Expand access to resources that strengthen Tribal food sovereignty.
• Protect Native voices in agricultural and natural resource policy discussions.

Support IFAI's policy work today and help strengthen Tribal sovereignty through informed action.