Stewarding the Land to Honor Future Generations
OUR MISSION
Founded in 1987, the Intertribal Agriculture Council's (IAC) mission is to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and sustainable use of agricultural resources for the betterment of our people. With a goal of promoting positive change in Indian agriculture, IAC engages in a wide range of programs that aim to enhance the livelihoods and well-being of Indigenous people. In collaboration with USDA and other partners, IAC advocates for the Indian use of Indian resources to ensure that Tribes and Tribal producers have equitable access to resources. Through its work, the IAC is committed to empowering producers and fostering the growth of resilient and thriving agricultural practices across Indian Country.
FEATURED INITIATIVES
A three-year project led by IAC and the Environmental Defense Fund to research environmental and financial factors of Regenerative Ag production.
IAC's American Indian Foods program trademark certifies products made or produced by federally recognized Tribal entities or individuals.
A collaboration with USDA to create new markets and expand supply chains to address systemic challenges faced by Native food and farm businesses.
The USDA’s MPPTA program ensures that Native producers have access to robust technical assistance to support project development and success.
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ABOUT US
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) is a Native-led national nonprofit organization. IAC was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of our agricultural resources for the betterment of our people. Tribal leaders, in a true expression of self-determination, identified and delegated their representation within the IAC Charter, comprising a voting membership that remains in existence today. This organizational leadership structure uniquely positions IAC to inform policy and USDA programmatic implementation to support sustainable Tribal food systems.
Since its founding, IAC has actively supported Tribes and Tribal producers across the country with on-the-ground technical assistance and services, as well as advocacy for improvements in the policies that govern the landscape in which Tribal producers must operate. Equity issues for those we serve—specifically American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and producers—require considerations unique to Indian Country, such as the diversity of 574 federally recognized tribes and their trust relationships with the Federal government.