Data Tools for Native Ranchers
While the NLIS hosts a variety of resources related to agriculture on Native lands, this page highlights those that are specifically relevant to Native ranchers. Native ranchers are major contributors to their reservation economies, food systems, and land stewardship. The Native Lands Advocacy Project is committed to producing data tools and educational resources to support ranchers’ informed decision-making regarding land stewardship, access to capital, and involvement in the broader agricultural economy.
The sections below highlight our Dashboards, Maps, Storymaps, and Blog Posts. This is a live page that will continue to be updated as we create new resources. Have any feedback about how we can make this page more useful? Contact us here or fill out this feedback form!
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Data Dashboards for Native Ranchers
Maps for Native Ranchers
Storymaps for Native Ranchers
Blog Posts for Native Ranchers
The General Allotment Act of 1887 Crippled Native Agriculture for Generations
Today, the US Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) holds 66 million acres of lands in trust for various Indian tribes and individuals. Approximately 46 million acres
Women’s Representation in Agriculture Greater Among Native Americans
Increasing the proportion of women in agriculture has been a longstanding goal of agencies like USDA, FSA and programs like 4H but these programs may
Explore the Data from the 2012 & 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture for American Indian Reservations
The Census of Agriculture is the most complete source of data on agricultural producers and farms on American Indian Reservations.
