1. Container Handbook

The need for a comprehensive yet streamlined resource regarding containers was established leading up to and including recent GIAC meetings. As a result, Jacob Thein (FGIS - PPMAB) reported relevant work is already in progress, with current plans to:

The Fort Belknap Indian Community will use the funds to be used for procurement of locally grown unprocessed/minimally processed foods and meat. Food purchases will be made from local and regional farmers and ranchers. A subaward will be granted to the Day Eagle Hope Project which is operated by an enrolled Tribal member who resides on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The beneficiaries will be local farmers and ranchers with the expected outcomes to be grown local, buy local and serve local.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for three growers, one handler and one at-large member, and their respective alternates. Nominations for member seats will be accepted from Nov. 5 through Dec. 3, 2024. The nominations for alternate seats will be accepted from Jan. 7 through Feb. 4, 2025. The appointed members and alternates will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.