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We Are the Native Farm Bill Coalition
The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) is a nationwide initiative to lift up the voices of Native American producers and Tribal governments.
Jan 29
Celebrating Agriculture Across Indian Country for Native American Heritage Month
“I do want to say it's great to see Tribes from across the country come together, with the same mission of trying to do better for our...
Nov 21, 2024
Native Farm Bill Coalition urges Congress to pass Farm Bill
On September 10, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman Cole Miller and Intertribal Agriculture Council CEO Kari Jo Lawrence,...
Sep 11, 2024
NFBC Featured as an Advocate for Indian Country During Food Crisis
August 28, 2024 - Agri-Pulse Agri-Pulse spotlighted the Native Farm Bill Coalition in an article titled “ Advocates press USDA to solve...
Aug 29, 2024
Bipartisan Letters to USDA on the FDPIR & CSFP Crisis
In the last several days, Members of Congress have sent three separate bipartisan letters to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...
Aug 26, 2024
Four USDA Short-term Solutions for the FDPIR Crisis
USDA using $11 million of CCC Funds for emergency food purchases, other solutions Tribes across the country are experiencing severe...
Aug 14, 2024
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
Native Farm Bill Coalition applauds USDA for Farm Loan Updates
USDA updates will increase financial freedom, resiliency and profitability for agricultural producers On August 7, 2024, the U.S....
Aug 8, 2024
Native Farm Bill Coalition statement on recently released Farm Bill summaries
Inclusion of Tribal-specific provisions provide new opportunities for Tribal self-governance and self-determination Shakopee Mdewakanton...
May 3, 2024
Native American Food Fair: A Taste of Turtle Island
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
White House Conference
Virtual Listening Sessions on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in Indian Country Lead to Joint Report The Native American Agriculture Fund...
Apr 1, 2024
2023 Fly-In Events with NFBC
Last spring, the Native Farm Bill Coalition organized a series of “fly-ins” for Tribal leaders and Native producers across the country to...
Apr 1, 2024
Agriculture Continues to Grow In Tribal Nations
Photo: Witold Skrypczak/Getty Images March 20, 2024 Successful Farming recently published an article discussing the findings from the...
Mar 21, 2024
NFBC Coalition Member Oneida Nation Spotlighted for Success in Self-Determination Pilot Program
February 21, 2024 - Mother Jones Mother Jones highlighted Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) Member Oneida Nation in an article titled...
Feb 21, 2024
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
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
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
NFBC in an article about"Seeds & Breeds" legislation
Tribal Business News recently featured the Native Farm Bill Coalition in an article about "Seeds & Breeds" legislation.
Jul 20, 2023
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