Native Agriculture Research and Reports

First Nations Development Institute provides research and reports about Native American foods and health.


		Western Agency Chapters Techincal Assistance Project: Strategies for Advancing Individual Farmers and Ranchers on the Navajo Western Agency (2012) (1.4 MB) The report to the U. S. Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach describes the results of Technical Assistance provided to farmers and ranchers on the Navajo Western Agency.

		Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative: 2010-2011 Grantee Evaluation Report (2011) (1.7 MB) This report highlights best practices of four NAFSI grantees and is a useful tool for organizations looking to develop and expand control of food systems in Native communities

		Exploring the Vision of Native Food Sovereignty: An Institutional Framework (2006) (200 KB) This report summarizes the history of First Nations’ work to strengthen Native food systems through the work of grantees practicing food sovereignty and building the food sovereignty movement. It also provides a roadmap for future work towards food sovereignty in Native communities.

		Time for the Harvest: Native Food Systems in Persepctive (2004) (1.63 MB) Time for the Harvest explores the historical roots of the current Native food systems, identifies areas for change, and proposes strategies for revitalizing Native agriculture and food systems. In doing so, this paper provides an overview of Native food systems, including barriers and opportunities in the areas of health, economic development,and cultural revitalization.

		2004 Native Food Summit "First FOOD Nations: Creating a Recipe For Change" (2004) (304 KB) This report provides a summary of the 2004 Native Food Summit's proceedings and information on food issues in Native communities.

		2002 Native Food Summit "Time for the Harvest: Renewing Native Food Systems (2002) (272 KB) This report provides a summary of the 2004 Native Food Summit's proceedings and information on food issues in Native communities.

		*"Wins" and "Losses" in the 2002 Farm Bill: Overview of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2003)* (160 KB) This report assess the potential gains and losses for Native American communities as a result of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.

		*An Analysis of United States International Policy on Indigenous Peoples, the Human Right to Food and Food Security (2002)* (339 KB) This paper examines United States international policy as well as its international legal obligations with regard to Indigenous Peoples’ food security and human right to food.

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