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Intertribal Agriculture Council

Intertribal Agriculture Council. Chartered in 1987Creating Programs to meet member needsAmerican Indian FoodsTrademarkFarmer To Farmer ProgramOutreach ProgramPolicy. American Indian Foods

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Intertribal Agriculture Council

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    1. Intertribal Agriculture Council - Promoting the Indian Use of Indian Resources -

    2. Intertribal Agriculture Council Chartered in 1987 Creating Programs to meet member needs American Indian Foods Trademark Farmer To Farmer Program Outreach Program Policy

    3. American Indian Foods “Taste the Traditions” Initiated in 1998 Tradeshows and Export Seminars Education and Experience Europe and Asia Proven Countries, Established Markets

    4. Market Products Salmon and Seafood Blueberries, Cranberries Buffalo, Beef Olive Oil Citrus (All variations) Apples Asparagus Seasonings Teas Rice Alf alfa Pellets Melons

    5. Present Activities Chef “Native Tastes Seminars” Reverse Trade Mission Shows Seminars

    6. Participation? Two-Part Program Trademark Domestically Established Criteria Met

    7. Shows Canadian Food and Beverage London Fine and Fancy Food Native Tastes Seminars London, Asia, and Canada

    8. American Indian Foods

    9. “Made By American Indians”

    10. “Made By American Indians” Trademark United States Department of Commerce 20% of $1 billion Solution? “Made by American Indians” Trademark “Produced by American Indians” Trademark

    11. Growing Usage Since its first use in 1993, the trademark has grown to include over 500 users. Domestic & International Exposure

    12. Application Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe Apply Become Approved License Term Authority IAC Incorporation into Label

    13. Marketing Purpose Differentiate Commodity vs. Specialty Product “Niche Market” Value-Added

    14. Marketing Value-Added Original Stewards of the Land Naturally Raised Native American Economies

    15. Farmer To Farmer Program In cooperation with WinRock International USAID

    16. How it works Volunteer your time & Ag-related expertise All expenses paid Length of trips: 10-14 days End of trip report Follow up

    17. How to Participate Register in our Database Review Scopes of Work with IAC

    18. Outreach Program Four IAC staff located in each of the four regions of Indian Country Assist in Agency/program understanding Provide education & training Information resource

    19. Policy Farm Bill Testify to Congress on current legislation Represent a concerted voice for Indian Country on Ag Issues

    20. Thank you for your Time! For additional information contact: Vicki Le Beaux, Director of Programs 100 N. 27th Street, Suite 500 Billings, MT 59101 Phone: 406.259.3525 Email:vlebeaux@indianaglink.com

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