Press Releases
The Native American Agriculture Fund Announces 2024 Request for Applications
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces its sixth year of grantmaking and is opening a request for application (RFA) with a pool of $10 million starting on March 1, 2024, and closing on May 1, 2024. NAAF is the largest private charitable trust devoted...
New Haskell Indian Nations University educational partnership to improve opportunities in Tribal Agriculture
The Native American Agriculture Fund and the Bureau of Indian Education today announced a historic investment in a new agriculture business degree program in partnership with Haskell Indian Nations University. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made the...
Whitney Sawney, NAAF Director of Communications and Policy, Announced as Member to the Inaugural USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
Earlier this week at the Tribal Nations Summit , U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, the Chair and Ranking member of Senate Indian Affairs, and the House and Senate Agricultural Committees named 11 new members to the inaugural USDA Tribal Advisory...
Empowering the Future of Agriculture: Groundbreaking Partnership to Support Native American Students in Pursuit of Agricultural Education
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...
Native American Agriculture Celebrates 2023 Grantees
The Native American Agriculture Fund, in its fifth year of operations, is proud to offer funding to 38 grant projects nationwide -- all with the purpose of advancing agriculture in Indian Country by improving access to capital for Native farmers, ranchers, and...
Native American Agriculture Fund Announces Libby Washburn as Vice President of Grants and Compliance
Former Special Assistant to the President for Native Affairs Takes on New Role Supporting Native American Agricultural Producers The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), a leading philanthropic organization dedicated to increasing access to capital for Native...
Federal Government Shutdown Threatens Tribal Communities and Agricultural Producers
"Tribal communities across the United States, often located in remote rural areas, face the risk of bearing the brunt of a federal government shutdown. They heavily rely on crucial federal services, such as agricultural extension, feeding programs, technical...
NAAF on Announcement of USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Application Process
"For far too long, the original stewards of the land have been navigating a landscape of systemic bias, and those persistent barriers have created insurmountable challenges for Native producers. Today's announcement of financial assistance for those who have faced...
Native American Agriculture Fund on the Announcement of the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee Nominations
On today's announcement of the request for nominations of the Tribal Advisory Committee, the Native American Agriculture Fund's CEO, Toni Stanger-McLaughlin says: "Marking a significant milestone following the Keepseagle v. Vilsack settlement, the creation of the...
New Native Financing Institution to Increase Access to Capital for Farmers and Ranchers
Janie Simms Hipp to Lead First-Ever Lending Entity within the Farm Credit System Dedicated to Native American Producers The Native American Agriculture Fund invests $12 million to stand up the first-ever Other Financing Institution (OFI) within the Farm Credit System...
Vice President of Grants and Compliance
Position Description: Vice President of Grants and Compliance - Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) Overview: We are excited to announce an excellent career opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join the Native American Agriculture Fund...
NAAF Partners with FRAC to Connect Families to WIC in Tribal Communities
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC Through Partnership with FRAC as Part of Investing in America Agenda The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food...
Mellon Foundation and Native American Agriculture Fund Announce Cultural Foodways Fund for Tribal Colleges and Universities
Investing in the Arts and Humanities of Indigenous Foodways The Mellon Foundation and the Native American Agriculture Fund today announced collaborative investments in the Cultural Foodways Fund, a grant opportunity that centers Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)...
Native American Agriculture Fund Announces Open Date for 2023 Request for Applications
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces its fifth year of grantmaking and is opening a pool of $11 million starting on April 1, 2023, and closing on June 1, 2023. NAAF is the largest private charitable trust devoted to serving the interests of Native...
State of Native Agriculture Address
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) invites farmers, ranchers, producers, Tribal leaders, and community members to the inaugural State of Native Agriculture Address. Broadcast on March 9 at 12:00 p.m. CT, this is the first virtual event of its kind...
A letter from NAAF’s CEO on Monumental USDA Announcement of $800 Million in Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
"Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans recently received nearly $800 million in assistance. This funding was mainly derived from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with some additional...
NAAF Applauds the Biden Administration and Secretary Vilsack for Seeking Comment from Those Who Have Experienced USDA Lending Discrimination
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they are seeking public comment on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 22007 addressing discrimination in USDA farm lending programs. Section 22007 of the IRA appropriates $2.2 billion for financial...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Commits More Than $100 Million to Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in Indian Country
As the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) commits more than $100 million over the next 12 years to advance Native American agriculture and...
$12 Million in Grants Awarded to Organizations Advancing Native American Agriculture
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces $12 million in grants to eligible entities serving Native American farmers and ranchers. NAAF is in its fourth year of grantmaking, reaching $55 million since the first funding cycle in 2019 impacting more than 300...
Historic Nomination for Farm Credit Administration
On Thursday, September 22, the U.S Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry held a hearing to consider the nomination of Vincent Logan as a Board Member of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA). Vincent Logan is a member of the Osage Nation and if...
Native American Agriculture Fund Statement on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The Native American Agriculture Fund expresses support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes provisions that could serve Native American producers. If signed into law, the IRA would include: $3.1 billion to distressed borrowers who hold direct or...
Report on Health Equity, Hunger and Nutrition in Indian Country Submitted to White House
The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) and the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) today released a report to the White House Conference on Health, Hunger, and Nutrition from two virtual Tribal listening sessions hosted in June 2022. The report provides substantive...
New Curriculum and Training for Advancing Cooperatives in Indian Country
The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) is partnering with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) to create a curriculum and training to empower Tribes and individual members with the education and resources to start cooperatives or improve existing...
Native American Agriculture Fund Announces 2022 Native Youth Grants
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) awarded more than $900,000 dollars to 23 grantees serving Native youth across 81 Tribal Nations. The diverse range of grants for youth programming will serve more than 8,000 Native youth in reservation, rural, suburban, and...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Joins Coalition for Natural Climate Solutions
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) joins the U.S. Nature4Climate coalition of conservation, environmental, and sustainable business organizations collaborating on Natural Climate Solutions. NAAF is among the first Indigenous-led entities to join the...
Virtual Listening Sessions on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in Indian Country
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) in partnership with the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) will host two virtual convenings to gather input for a report that will inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on food and nutrition...
President Biden will nominate Vincent Logan to the Farm Credit Administration Board
The Native American Agriculture Fund is honored to share the nomination of Vincent Logan to the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board. Vincent Logan is a member of the Osage Nation and if confirmed, will be the first Native American to serve on the board of FCA. The...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Announces 2022 Request for Applications
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces its fourth annual Request for Applications (RFA). NAAF is the largest private charitable trust devoted to serving the interests of Native farmers and ranchers through grant making in areas of business assistance,...
Farm Credit Administration Announces Efforts to Work with Native American Producers
Chairman of Farm Credit Administration Announces Commitment to Working with Native American Farmers and Ranchers at National Forum on Serving Young, Beginning, and Small Farmers and Ranchers In his remarks delivered at Colorado State University on March 23, Chairman...
NAAF CEO Toni Stanger-McLaughlin Appointed to USDA Equity Commission
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) CEO, Toni Stanger-McLaughlin, J.D. (Colville) is appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Equity Commission to address historical discrimination against minority farmers within USDA. Stanger-McLaughlin...
Tribal Agriculture Fellowship Accepting Applications
Opportunity for Native Students Seeking an Agricultural or Technical Degree In recognition of the need for more agriculture education opportunities specifically geared toward Native students, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Foundation for Food...
New Tribal Agriculture Fellowship for Native Students
Native American Agriculture Fund announces Native Agriculture Education Fellowship Program The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces the development of the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF). TAF will award fellowships to Native American, Alaska Native...
Black and Native American Agriculture Organizations Stand United
Pigford and Keepseagle Cy-Pres Funds come full circle to expand opportunities for agriculture lending to minority farmers through minority coalition work The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (FSC/LAF)...
The Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act and its Impact on Tribal Agriculture
On Friday, November 5, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package containing tribal-specific funding dedicated to improving transportation, broadband, water...
14 Million Dollar Investment in Native American Agriculture
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces $14 million in grants awarded to 54 organizations serving Native producers. This investment directly benefits 141 sovereign Tribal Nations in 26 different states, impacting nearly 125,000 Native farmers, ranchers,...
Native American Agriculture Fund Condemns Court Challenges to Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is following developments in the courts challenging the debt relief Congress recently provided to members of socially disadvantaged groups engaged in agriculture. We were encouraged to see Congress act as it did to provide...
Toni Stanger-McLaughlin Named New CEO of Native American Agriculture Fund
Toni Stanger-McLaughlin J.D. (Colville), has taken the helm at the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the Nation’s largest philanthropic organization dedicated to serving Native American farmers, ranchers and food change makers. NAAF was established in 2018 as a...
Native American Agriculture Fund Invests $1 Million Dollars in Native Youth for 2021
Twenty Grants Awarded For Projects Serving Native Youth Across 115 Tribal Nations The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) has awarded $1 million dollars to 20 grantees serving Native youth across 115 Tribal Nations. The diverse range of grants for youth...
Native American Agriculture Fund Distributes 2 Million Dollars of COVID-19 Response Funding to Indian Country
The Native American Agriculture Fund has distributed $2 million dollars in rapid response funding to 74 grantees across Indian Country to aid tribal producers and their communities during the COVID-19 crisis. These grants will provide critical relief through...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Distributes $15 Million Dollars to 101 Organizations Serving Indian Country
The Native American Agriculture Fund has awarded $15 million to 101 grantees for 112 distinct projects to build a stronger food system in Indian Country. This wide array of grants provides direct capital to Native farmers and ranchers through Community Development...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Releases Vision for the Future of Native Agriculture Infrastructure
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) released a report entitled Reimagining Native Food Systems: A Vision for Native Food and Agriculture Infrastructure Rebuilding and Recovery that calls for a minimum of $3.4 billion investment to support Native food and...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Statement on the Passage of the American Rescue Plan
The US House of Representatives and US Senate have now passed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package. The bill is on its way to President Biden for his signature. The Native American Agriculture Fund applauds this important step with so many...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Congratulates Deb Haaland on her Confirmation to Serve as Secretary of the Interior
The Native American Agriculture Fund applauds the confirmation of Deb Haaland of Laguna Pueblo on her confirmation to be Secretary of the Interior. Secretary Haaland was confirmed to serve as the United States’ next Secretary of the Interior by a vote of 51-40 in the...
NAAF Statement on the Nomination of Janie Hipp to Serve as USDA General Counsel
WASHINGTON- On Monday, March 15th, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Janie Hipp as General Counsel of the United States Department of Agriculture: “Janie Simms Hipp, J.D., LL.M grew up in a small southeast Oklahoma community, beginning her legal...
NAAF Congratulates Bryan Newland on his Nomination to Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs
The Native American Agriculture Fund applauds the White House nomination of Bryan Newland as Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior. Newland’s nomination will now go to the Senate for confirmation. If confirmed, Newland will join...
FFAR and AAMVC Seek Nominations for Veterinary Fellowship
There is a critical need for veterinarians’ involvement in challenges ranging from environmental sustainability to population growth, yet few fellowship opportunities exist that encourage veterinary students to study these issues. To help students gain this...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Announces 2021 Request For Applications
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces its third annual Request for Applications. NAAF, the largest private charitable trust devoted to serving the interests of Native farmers and ranchers, continues to invest in Indian Country agriculture with this...
NAAF Hunger Survey
The Native American Agriculture Fund is conducting a research study to gain a better perspective on the issues of food insecurity and hunger in Tribal households as a result of COVID-19. This survey will be available until April 30th. During that time, we are hoping...
National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference Welcomes Teachers of Native Students
The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) has partnered with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) to encourage teachers of Native American students to attend the 2021 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference “Fields of Dreams”...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Statement on Supporting BIPOC Farmers and Ranchers
A decade ago, the Keepseagle v. Vilsack case was originally settled. The case was brought by Native farmers and ranchers throughout the US to address a decades long history of discrimination in lending and in the servicing of loans by USDA. The settlement of the case...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Supports Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior
The Native American Agriculture Fund lends our full support for the confirmation of Congresswoman Deb Haaland of Laguna Pueblo on her confirmation to be Secretary of the Interior. If confirmed, Haaland will be the first ever Native American woman to serve as a cabinet...
NAAF LISTENING SESSION February 18th, 2021
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) would like to invite you to a listening session on February 18th, 2021 at 2pm Central Time. This inagural session begins a series of sessions which will be held the 3rd Thursday of every month throughout the year. This...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Applauds the Steps Taken by USDA to Temporarily Suspend Debt Collections and Foreclosures on Distressed Farm Loans
The US Department of Agriculture announced it was temporarily suspending debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under programs administered by the Farm Service Agency due to the national public health emergency caused by COVID-19. “This is an...
Native American Agriculture Fund Partners with the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is pleased to announce that it has recently partnered with the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) and its Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) program members to strengthen pre-kindergarten (Pre-K)...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Champions Efforts to Bring John Deere Agricultural Equipment to Indian Country
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) congratulates the Akana Group, Inc. (Akana) and John Deere as they work together to provide government sales business opportunities for small businesses and Native American business enterprises. Akana is a certified Native...
The Native American Agriculture Fund Statement on the appointment of Heather Dawn Thompson to lead the USDA Office of Tribal Relations
The Native American Agriculture Fund congratulates Heather Dawn Thompson on her appointment to serve as the Director of USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR). USDA’s OTR is a critical office within USDA that serves a wide range of functions, most importantly, to...
Native American Agriculture Fund CEO Janie Hipp Congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on USDA Deputy Secretary Nomination
On behalf of the Native American Agriculture Fund, I am absolutely thrilled to offer my complete support of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA. Her nomination to serve as Deputy is truly historic - she will be the first African American woman to...
Statement of Support for Deb Haaland in her Nomination to Secretary of the Interior
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Congresswoman Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) in her historic nomination to serve in the Biden-Harris administration as our next Secretary at the Department of the Interior...
Support for Tom Vilsack in his Nomination to Secretary of USDA
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Secretary Tom Vilsack in his nomination to serve in the Biden-Harris administration as our next Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture. NAAF is a private...
Native American Agricultural Advocacy: Historic Investment Announced by the Native American Agriculture Fund and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) announces its historic investment in Native agriculture advocacy, awarding both the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) and the Native American Food and Nutrition Resources Alliance (the Alliance) grant funding to continue...
Native American Agriculture Selects Neuberger Berman as Investment Manager
Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community, has selected Neuberger Berman to serve as Investment Manager. The NAAF Investment Program conducted a...
NAAF Statement on The Supreme Court Decision in Bostock v. Clayton County
NAAF stands in support of the recent US Supreme Court’s decision to end work place discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Court’s decision found that the 1964 Civil Rights Act ban on sex discrimination includes discrimination on the...
A Statement from Janie Hipp, CEO of the Native American Agriculture Fund
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While we all have watched what has happened in Minneapolis and in dozens of cities across the country, many of us have struggled between despair, anger, frustration and the need to speak out. We struggle with deep sadness knowing...
‘A wake-up call’: How the pandemic has Native Americans turning to the earth
This article covers how communities have changed the way they acquire their foods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With limited access to groceries stores restricted even more by product limitations and rations, some Native American communities have looked back...
Opinion from New York Times: Ask Who Paid for America’s Universities
Article published May 7, 2020 in the New York Times. Authored by Tristan Ahtone and Robert Lee. “This is how deep it goes. Even an essay calling for a fairer America missed the injustice at the core of the nation’s character.” The United States is well known for...
Growing Sovereignty
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4213" img_size="full"][vc_column_text]NAAF is honored to have participated in the development of an article published in Native Science Report titled "Growing Sovereignty". Read here...
2020 INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES FELLOWSHIP
Accepting Solutions How can Native innovators in the US use traditional knowledge and technology to drive social, environmental, and economic impact in their communities? DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A SOLUTION July 7, 2020 Challenge Overview Solve's 2020 Indigenous Communities...
Native CDFI Network (NCN) COVID-19 Letter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Press release | March 18, 2020[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States...
COVID-19 Statement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 13, 2020 The Native American Agriculture Fund finds it important to communicate with our stakeholders in the midst of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. First and foremost, we hold the wellbeing of...
Trump signs Ag Appropriations Bill with appropriation for funding to support American Indian students
Press release | December 26, 2019 BROOKINGS, S.D. – Dec. 26, 2019 – President Donald Trump signed the 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Friday, with a historic provision that will provide full funding to support American Indian students seeking the benefits of...
Trustee Joe Hiller speaks on USDA resources in Indian Country
Southerly Magazine | November 2019
Celebrating Our Strengths: Authentic Partnerships for Nation Building
Nonprofit Quarterly | November 2019
Building Partnerships in Indian Country through Relationships: Rules for the Road
Nonprofit Quarterly | December 2019
A tribal hemp market? Thanks, South Dakota.
Indian Country Today | November 2019
University Teaches Nutrition to American Indian and Rural Kindergarteners
Nevada Impact | December 2019
Sherry Salway Black Receives 2019 Gardner Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spotlight #2 August 2019 NAAF Trustee Sherry Salway Black (Oglala Lakota) is the 2019 John W. Gardner Leadership Award recipient. The award is presented by Independent Sector, a national membership organization that brings together a...
Native FFA Members Experience Washington Leadership Conference
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spotlight #1 July 2019 | Washington, D.C. Last week the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) staff accompanied fifteen Native FFA members representing five states and nine tribal nations to attend National FFA’s Washington...
Native American Agriculture Fund announces first Request for Applications
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 1, 2019 CONTACT: Karli Moore media@NativeAmericanAgricultureFund.org 479-332-4467 Request for applications opens August 1st, closes September 30th FAYETTEVILLE, AR - The Native American Agriculture Fund...
Lead plaintiffs in American Indian farmer lawsuit against feds honored
The Bismarck Tribune | July 2019
Trust honors KeepsEagle plaintiffs
Press release | July 1, 2019 On Thursday, June 27th, 2019, in Bismarck, ND, the primary plaintiffs of the Keepseagle lawsuit were bestowed eagle feathers in honor and respect due to their modern day warrior activity in fighting for equal opportunity and rights in the...
Resources for Native farmers and ranchers affected by Midwest severe weather
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]News alert | May 29, 2019 A series of severe weather systems has devastated the Midwest and Great Plains with historic flooding and heavy tornado activity in recent days. The disaster has displaced families, destroyed homes, and...
Vince Logan Joins Native American Agriculture Fund Leadership
Indian Gaming Magazine | May 2019
Vince Logan joins Native American Agriculture Fund leadership
Press release | April 10, 2019 Institutional investment advisor and corporate lawyer Vince Logan has joined the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Logan, a member of the Osage Nation, is responsible for...
The growth of the Native food sovereignty movement
Nonprofit Quarterly | April 5, 2019
Resources for Native farmers affected by Midwest floods
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]News alert | March 25, 2019 The Great Plains have been devastated by flooding in recent weeks. All weather reports indicate that flooding in the region and beyond may continue, with impacts spreading elsewhere. The disaster has...
Native American Agriculture Fund to begin grantmaking in 2019
Indian Country Today | December 11, 2018
Native American Agriculture Fund to begin grantmaking in 2019
Native News Online | December 11, 2018
Native American Agriculture Fund update
PowerPoint presentation | December 11, 2018 Board member Joe Hiller presented at the Intertribal Agriculture Council annual meeting.
Native American Agriculture Fund to begin grantmaking in 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Press release | December 11, 2018 Newest and largest Native philanthropic organization launched website today, seeks public input on priorities The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) launched its website today and is soliciting...
Janie Hipp: Promoting Indigenous agriculture
Tribal Business Journal | November 1, 2018 “As one of the top food experts in Indian Country, Janie Hipp (Chickasaw) is passionate about agriculture in Indian Country."
Native American Agriculture Fund: A new $266 million philanthropy via Keepseagle
Indian Country Today | August 16, 2018 “In the wake of the Keepseagle settlement, Federal courts have approved the appointment of fourteen trustees and an executive director. With over $266 million in funding, the NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization solely...
Native American Agriculture Fund to distribute $266 million
Philanthropy News Digest | August 14, 2018 “A decades-long battle to resolve claims that the U.S. Department of Agriculture systematically discriminated against Native American farmers and ranchers has come to an end with the establishment of a trust that will...
$266M trust set up for Native American farmers, ranchers
Agri-Pulse | August 13, 2018 “The largest Native American philanthropic institution in history has been set up to distribute $266 million awarded to Indian farmers and ranchers as part of a 2011 settlement with USDA."
New Native American farm fund to distribute $266 million in landmark civil rights settlement
Washington Post | August 13, 2018 “The largest U.S. philanthropy serving Native American farmers and ranchers has been established to distribute $266 million from a landmark 2010 civil rights settlement in which the U.S. government agreed to pay for almost 20 years of...
Native American Agriculture Fund launched
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Press release | August 13, 2018 Trustees recently met to launch the new Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF). The NAAF is an outgrowth of the long-standing Keepseagle v. Vilsack case which spent more than 18 years in federal...