The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture will develop and launch a new Purple Plow Challenge focused on Native American student interests such as resilience and food security, providing authentic, hands-on learning opportunities that connect science, technology, and agriculture. Through this project, students will identify a real agricultural issue, design and test a solution, and present their finding, helping to build critical skills in leadership, problem-solving, and financial literacy. The project will include educator training, resource development, and broad outreach to Native schools, after-school programs, 4-H clubs, and other community groups. By inspiring young Native learners to engage with agriculture in ways that are both culturally relevant and academically rigorous, the program will strengthen their connection to food systems, open pathways to future careers in agriculture and STEM, and contribute to more resilient Native communities.
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The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers.
The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.