
cooperating to enhance native american food economies
The agenda below is preliminary. Content may change.
Monday, august 2: 12:00 - 2:30 pm EST
Welcome to the conversation; introduction and frame setting
Welcome
USDA's Obligation to Native American Agriculture
Vision for Rebuilding Native American Food and Agriculture Infrastructure
Power, Reach, and Potential of Cooperatives
Who is in the room?
Making a Cooperative Vision Real
The Legal Framework for Agriculture Cooperatives in Indian Country
Q&A
Tuesday, august 3: 12:00 - 2:30 PM EST
food hubs and cooperatives
Welcome
USDA Rural Development Partnership with Native American Agriculture
Cooperatives in Food Systems
Q&A
Cooperatives in Animal Agriculture
Food Hubs
Facilitated Discussion
wednesday, august 4: 12:00 - 2:30 PM EST
Cooperatives in indian country: opportunities and challenges
Welcome
USDA Farm Service Agency Support for Native American Agriculture
Co-ops in Indian Country
Q&A
Common Challenges in Cooperatives
Q&A
Facilitated Discussion
Thursday, august 5: 12:00 - 2:30 PM est
imagining a cooperative native food system
Welcome
Role of USDA Office of Tribal Relations
Meeting Community Needs: Cooperatives in Action
Facilitated Discussion
Concluding Remarks
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