FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Agribusiness Opportunities in Indian Country

Original title: BREAKING NEW GROUND IN AGRIBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIAN COUNTRY

January 1, 2018

agriculture tribal affairs economic development agribusiness native american policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of federal and tribal priorities for agricultural policy, which influences future legislation, funding allocations, and federal support programs for tribal farming and ranching operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Native American Tribes

Tribal governments and agricultural enterprises are the primary subjects of the policy discussions regarding federal support and economic development.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The agency is responsible for implementing federal agricultural programs that impact tribal lands and food systems.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an on January 17, 2018, to discuss expanding agribusiness and economic opportunities for Native American tribes. The session featured testimony from federal officials, tribal leaders, and agricultural experts regarding food systems and economic development in .

Key Facts

The hearing took place on January 17, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The session focused on oversight of agribusiness opportunities within tribal nations.
Testimony was provided by representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Quapaw Tribe, the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, and the University of Arkansas School of Law.
The hearing included an extensive appendix containing written statements from over 25 tribal leaders and organizations regarding food systems and agricultural policy.
The committee record includes a transcript of a roundtable discussion titled 'Advancing Native Food Traditions in Indian Country'.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was an oversight session to examine ways to improve and expand agribusiness opportunities for Native American tribes.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Diane Cullo from the USDA, John L. Berrey of the Quapaw Tribe, Lionel Haskie of the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, and Janie Simms Hipp from the University of Arkansas.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Tribal Participation

The appendix contains a high volume of written testimony from diverse tribal nations, indicating a broad, coordinated effort to influence federal agricultural policy.

Navajo Nation Muscogee (Creek) Nation Chickasaw Nation

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Indian Affairs“Congressional committee overseeing the hearing”Map →

personJohn Hoeven“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal department providing testimony via Diane Cullo”Map →

organizationQuapaw Tribe of Oklahoma“Represented by Chairman John L. Berrey”Map →

organizationNavajo Agricultural Products Industry“Represented by Lionel Haskie”Map →

Sources

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