The Intertribal Agriculture Counciliacis A Nonprofit Organization Established In 1987 By 87 Tribes To Tackle Challenges In Tribal Agriculture And Economic Developmentits Mission Is To Promote Theindian Use Of Indian Resourcesto Enhance Tribal Sovereigntyfood Systemsand Agribusinesses Across Indian Countrythe Iac Focuses On Policy Reformresource Accessand Cultural Preservation In Agriculture The Iac Engages In Various Initiativesincluding Policy Advocacy To Secure Funding And Land Access For Tribal Producersit Operates Programs Like American Indian Foodswhich Supports Tribal Agribusinesses In Both Domestic And International Marketsthe Organization Also Administers Trademark Initiatives To Protect Authentic Native Products And Offers Technical Assistance For Project Developmentadditionallyit Addresses Historical Land Loss Through Land Access Projects And Provides Educational Resourcesworkshopsand Training In Climate Smart Agriculturethe Iac Serves Tribal Governmentsnative Producersand Federal Agenciesworking Collaboratively To Strengthen Tribal Agricultural Resilience
