Quapaw Nation

This project will create a food hub to increase access to fresh and local foods by utilizing the market channels opened by the farmers market in light of state policy changes. It also leverages data collected via a food sovereignty assessment to create a strategic plan for the agriculture department.

The ultimate purpose of the Quapaw Internship Program is to retain local talent for the Quapaw Tribe’s workforce by creating opportunities for interns to increase their knowledge of and gain hands-on experience in their agriculture program of interest.

The Quapaw Farmers Market will create a food market that connects producers to market opportunities in order to increase capacity, revenue, and local control of the food system. The project will utilize the market as a platform to increase access to healthy, fresh foods and awareness of local food systems.