Sovereignty through departments of agriculture
After years of collaborative work to expand opportunities for Tribal agricultural development, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), in partnership with the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI), successfully worked with the members of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) to advance and pass a resolution supporting the establishment and empowerment of Tribal Departments of Agriculture.
About the Native American Agriculture Fund
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust that envisions a future where Native farmers and ranchers thrive and play a crucial role in land stewardship and the Nation’s economic viability. Our mission is to empower Native and rural communities with the knowledge, resources, and support to foster robust agricultural practices, resilience, and economic self-sufficiency. We believe that by investing in Native agriculture, we can strengthen rural America’s infrastructure development and job creation, benefiting everyone.
THE NATIVE AMERICAN AGRICULTURE FUND RELEASES 2024 annual report
Explore how the Native American Agriculture Fund’s 2024 Annual Report, Ripples of Change, highlights a year of strategic investments that fuel innovation, food security, and economic growth across Indian Country. Each grant is a ripple, supporting Native-led solutions that strengthen local food systems and rural infrastructure.
NONPROFITS Strengthen Agriculture THROUGH NAAF INVESTMENTS
Native-serving 501c3 organizations are uniquely positioned to deliver culturally rooted, place-based solutions that strengthen agriculture. From 2019 to 2025, NAAF invested nearly $23 million across 107 501c3 grantees, supporting programs that reached nearly 54,000 individuals and filled critical gaps in access to capital, technical assistance, workforce training, and market development.
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THE NATIVE AMERICAN AGRICULTURE FUND CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CULTIVATING GROWTH
Dive into NAAF’s 5-Year Impact Report to see how our grantmaking has empowered Native farmers, ranchers, and communities.
Explore stories of growth, resilience, and innovation.
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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