Theo Garcia

The Intertribal Agriculture Council, Inc. is a member-driven organization representing federally recognized tribes across over 56 million acres of tribal land. The private company is based in Billings, MT. Its mission is to promote the conservation, development, and sustainable use of agricultural resources to benefit tribal nations and their citizens. The organization provides services such as technical assistance, producer training, market access expansion, financial risk reduction, natural resource management, and small agribusiness development. It advocates for tribal agricultural interests through policy engagement and manages the "Made/Produced by American Indians" trademark to certify businesses with at least 51% native ownership. The council leads initiatives supporting tribal youth and young professionals in agriculture, collaborates with USDA agencies to promote sustainable land stewardship, and offers business and financial assistance tailored to native agricultural operations. It organizes events to foster education, networking, and collaboration among tribal producers and stakeholders, and empowers native food businesses by expanding market opportunities and simplifying regulatory processes. The company was founded in 1987. The CEO is Kari Jo Lawrence.