by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
The Modoc Nation has provided Native bison ranchers with hands-on job training, agricultural education and technical assistance over the past 20 years. With NAAF funding, the Tribe will teach cultivation of fish and plants in controlled environment agriculture, work...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (MWT) has a long legacy of harvesting traditional shellfish and promoting food sovereignty. With NAAF funding, MWT will employ a full-time farmer to expand production on Maushop Farm, partner with local education organizations for business...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) sponsors the Sugar Shack, a maple syrup production drawing from their traditional food ways and providing economic development. With NAAF funding, MPTN will launch an e-commerce website, expand distribution to tribally owned...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
Lummi CDFI offers a trusted place for tribal members considering entrepreneurship, building a business and/or strengthening their credit by providing access to education, financing and asset growth. With NAAF funding, Lummi CDFI will offer technical assistance and...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
Lower Sioux Indian Community, located in the heart of Minnesota’s row crop farmland, is working to generate agricultural interest and economic development among their tribal population. With NAAF funding, Lower Sioux will conduct an industrial hemp production...