About the Native American Agriculture Fund

The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust serving Native farmers and ranchers created from the historic Keepseagle v. Vilsack litigation settlement.

The Trust’s Mission shall be to make grants to Eligible Grant Recipients, described in section 8, to fund the provision of business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to Native American farmers and ranchers to support and promote their continued engagement in agriculture.

$10 Million Invested to Expand Economic Opportunities for Native American Farmers and Ranchers

$10 Million Invested to Expand Economic Opportunities for Native American Farmers and Ranchers September 16, 2024 The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces that $10 million in grants...

Stacy Leeds Named Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Native American Agriculture Fund

The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces the appointment of Stacy Leeds as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Leeds brings a wealth of experience and passion for agricultural law,...

Native American Agriculture Fund Celebrates USDA Updates to Support Agricultural Producers

The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its recent announcement of crucial updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs,...

Reimagining Native Food Economies

The Native American food and agriculture sector is the single most underappreciated resource for sustainable, rural economic development in our Nation. This Vision provides an infrastructure framework to harness Indian Country’s economic and nutritional potential to recover from COVID-19.

Reimagining Hunger Responses in Times of Crisis

Learn more about findings and recommendations from a survey which illuminates the challenges of food security in Indian Country during COVID-19 and the Tribally-driven solutions needed to address those challenges head on.

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Trust Agreement

Read the trust agreement to learn more about specific requirements of our operations and grants.

NAAF Grantees

NAAF provides grants to eligible entities in order to support Native farmers and ranchers. 

Educational Resources

NAAF is always working with our grantees to develop resources for Native agriculturalists.

News and Updates

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