Dive into NAAF’s 5-Year Impact Report to see how our grantmaking has empowered Native farmers, ranchers, and communities. Explore growth, resilience, and innovation stories—read the full report today!

The Native American Agriculture Fund will seek applications to fill open Board of Trustee vacancies.

Qualifications of the Native American Agriculture Fund Board of Trustees:   

• Two-thirds of the Trustees must have substantial knowledge of agricultural issues, the needs of Native American farmers and ranchers, or other substantive knowledge relevant to accomplishing the Trust’s Mission.   
• At least one Trustee shall have professional finance and investment experience; and   
• At least one Trustee shall have professional grant making experience.   

Priority will be given to Keepseagle Claimants and those with Agriculture Production Experience. Apply here: https://nativeamericanagriculturefund.org/careers/

NAAF has released a new podcast called Produced in Indian Country and the first episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! Click here to learn more. The first episode features current NAAF CEO Toni Stanger-McLaughlin, and Keepseagle Claimants Claryca Mandan and Porter Holder, who are on the NAAF Board of Trustees.

The National  FFA Organization established the first-ever partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF) dedicated to supporting Native American students pursuing agricultural careers. Agricultural education plays a pivotal role in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders for the robust world of agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems. Read the full press release here.