The USDA Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) was developed
to provide tribal leaders and tribal citizens, 1994 Land-Grant Tribal Colleges and Universities,
AI/AN businesses, and non-governmental organizations serving AI/AN communities with a
tool for navigating USDA resources. The USDA programs and services available to members
of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes are described in the following pages. This guide
provides readers with a comprehensive summary of USDA Programs, separated into four
categories:
1. Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Traditional Foods
2. Business and Community Development
3. Conservation and Forestry
4. Research, Extension, and Outreach
