As the new year approaches, the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) reflects on the remarkable work of American Indian and Alaska Native producers. With a mission rooted in conservation, development, and sustainable use of agricultural resources, IAC continues to champion the innovation and heritage of Native producers across the nation.
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Stewarding the Land and Culture
The spirit of regeneration builds with IAC's American Indian Foods (AIF) and Natural Resources programs, which support producers like Abianne Falla of the Chickasaw Nation. She founded CatSpring Yaupon following a drought in Texas, where she saw an opportunity to promote environmental stewardship and cultural heritage. Abianne's commitment to grassland restoration, soil health, and biodiversity exemplifies the values of the Rege[N]ation Pledge and Seal—an initiative exclusively available to Native producers—that honors sustainable agricultural practices and traditional ecological knowledge.
Another producer whose work integrates the values of the Rege[N]ation Seal and Pledge is Brigette McConville, owner of Salmon King Fisheries and a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. For over 14 years, Brigette has honored traditional food harvesting and preparation methods, weaving cultural heritage into her operations. Her success highlights how Native producers are culture keepers whose values are rooted in respectful and reciprocal relations to the land, water, and fish.
Expanding to Global Markets
In June 2024, IAC's AIF program participated in a historic USDA Agricultural Trade Mission (ATM) to Vancouver, Canada. Nearly 20 Tribal leaders and Native agribusinesses showcased their products and built trade relations. This milestone reflects centuries-old trade traditions, empowering Native producers to reach global markets while preserving their cultural values.
As licensed users of the Made/Produced by American Indians trademark, participating producers included Camins2Dream, CatSpring Yaupon, Herbal Lodge, Ioway Bee Farm, Lakota Popcorn, Morning Light Kombucha, Navajo Mike's, One Farm Poultry, Red Lake Nation, Yakama Nation Farms, and Yopun Tea, LLC.
Empowering American Indian and Alaska Native Agricultural Traditions
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Together, we can make a real difference. Wishing you a joyful New Year filled with hope and opportunity!