USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed members to the new USDA Council for Native American Farming and Ranching (CNAFR). CNAFR is an advisory committee that will work with the Secretary to improve American Indian access to the department’s programs, as well as helping to make them more responsive to native food producers’ needs.

See the list of appointees to learn more at

http://blogs.usda.gov/2012/05/24/intertribal-agriculture-council-executive-director-praises-appointment-of-members-to-the-usda-council-for-native-american-farming-and-ranching/