ACL Project Connects Tribes to USDA On-Farm Market Directory

Project Connects Tribes to USDA On-Farm Market Directory ACL's Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs (OAIANNHP) has launched a project to help develop a searchable list of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian farmers willing to sell direct to consumers through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) On-Farm Market Directory. On-farm markets are managed by a single farm operator that sells products on their farm or a property next to their farm. OAIANNHP has developed a quick, easy application for farmers of federally recognized tribes. Developing a searchable list through USDA’s Directory may benefit Title VI programs in the following ways: Ensuring there is a viable marketplace available to find and purchase fresh, in-season products to serve to elders while also supporting local economies. Locating traditional, culturally important foods that are difficult to find otherwise. Providing a reliable, alternative source of local food vendors in times of crisis or economic instability. Ensuring farmers are properly identified and searchable by one of the following keywords: American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian. Resulting in the creation of more targeted directories for Title VI programs. Learn more about the Directory and Title VI.