At White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Delivers on Actions to Empower Indian Country

On December 9, 2024, at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major investments to empower Tribal Nations, including $20M for climate market access, $25M in Business Builder grants for farm and food businesses, and funding for Tribal college research. These initiatives support Tribal self-determination, food sovereignty, and equitable partnerships with Indigenous communities.