The Northern Cheyenne Tribe LFPA Plus Executive Summary

Recognizing the importance of improving the food and agricultural supply chain, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (NCT) and its partners aim to procure and distribute regional beef, buffalo, and produce to the reservation residents. Access to healthy food is a fundamental aspect of human well- being. Unfortunately, on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, there is only one reliable food source for the 5,800 residents who live here or within a 25-mile radius.

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians LFPA Plus Executive Summary

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will offer a Local Food Purchase Assistance Program to target access to healthy food (food with little to no preservatives/empty calories) to local TMBCI members including access to local superfoods (hemp Hearts) and fresh produce derived from local producers, farmers and ranchers which increase local very small business (VSB) production and assisting socially and economically disadvantaged individual (SEDI) farmers, ranchers and producers gain access to capital boosting our local economy.

USDA Announces Cotton Board Appointments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of seven members, seven alternates, and two advisors to serve three-year terms on the Cotton Board from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027. Additionally, USDA appointed seven individuals to fill board vacancies.

Newly appointed members:

  • Caroline Collins Barber, Charlotte, N.C.
  • Kelly Gupta, Houston, Texas
  • Doyle Schniers, San Angelo, Texas

Newly appointed alternate members:

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