Designed for artists, the “Business of Art” provides an overview on how to work with your tribe to promote tourism; work with galleries and museums; get the most from art shows; work with other artists to develop studio tours; and ideas on conducting artist demonstrations/ trunk shows at museums and hotels. 

The Business of Art Seminar will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Annual American Indian Tourism Conference.

Access to the seminar will be included in AITC registration and will be open to the public for a $50 admission fee.

Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC)

The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) promotes the “Made by American Indians” trademark as a means to successfully and clearly identify actual American Indian products from federally recognized Tribes. There are currently more than 500 licensed trademark users and the IAC’s booklet on use of the “Made by American Indians” trademark is a good resource for interested individuals. www.indianag.org

:Agritourism Travel Guide
Culinary Travel Market

National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) / ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program

ATTRA, developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), is committed to providing high value information and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States.

On-Farm Market Directory
The Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs (OAIANNHP) is creating a searchable list of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian farmers through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) On-Farm Market Directory. If you are currently selling or plan to sell farm products directly to consumers, please click here to be considered for inclusion

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
An initiative of Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and additional partners, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project works locally, regionally, and across the country to strengthen local food systems by supporting new farmers. They serve and collaborate with the people, communities, and organizations in Massachusetts, the Northeast, and beyond/

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grants and education program has advanced agricultural innovation that promotes profitability, stewardship of the land, air and water, and quality of life for farmers, ranchers and their communities. www.sare.org

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Smart Growth

CDC Native Diabetes Wellness Program
Traditional Foods Program and Map

Fisheries and Tourism – Creating Benefits for the Community

Intertribal Food System

Alternative Enterprises and Agritourism: Farming for Profit and Sustainability  VIew article

An Introduction to Agritourism: A Power Tool for Storytelling and Revenue Generation
Agritourism, a portmanteau of agriculture and tourism, is a fast-growing subsector of the tourism industry. Read Full Article

Is Your Tribe Ready for Agritourism?
Is your tribal community or your farming/ranching operations ready to expand your cultural impact and your economic base? Read Full Article

Curating Agritourism Experiences: Product Development
While there are plenty of benefits to engaging in culinary and agritourism, as with any tourism effort, attention should be given to crafting a compelling experience and determining whom your desired audience is. Read Full Article

Overcoming Challenges to Successfully Launch Agritourism Experiences
Many communities and entrepreneurs around the country have harnessed travelers’ increasing interest in food and farming as an opportunity to invest in traditional cuisine and practices. Beyond leading to increased community pride, many of these opportunities also provide an effective avenue for perpetuating Native cultures and traditions through education and first-hand experiences. Read Full Article

Creating an Agritourism Business Plan
No matter how great the prospective market, available resources, or the people in your community, without a comprehensive and nimble business plan, the most effective and efficient path to creating a successful agritourism business can be hard to find.  Read Full Article

Big Apple Fest, authored by Oneida Nation

Icy Strait Point; Hoonah, Alaska
Icy Strait Point—America’s only private cruise ship destination—offers two programs emphasizing the agri-culinary offerings of Southeast Alaska. In addition to providing distinctive culinary options for guests, the Tlingit Kitchen program teaches guests about the subsistence lifestyle of the local Tlingit people.

Icy Strait Point​, authored by Dan Moore (Consultant) & edited by AIANTA Staff​

Seminole Nation Vineyard; Seminole, Oklahoma
Although communal farming was an important part of traditional Seminole life, most Seminole people are at least three generations removed from farming, and 99 percent of Seminole owned arable land is not in production.

Native American-owned and Oklahoma-based Seminole Nation Vineyard and Winery (SNVW) features seven acres of dedicated vines, providing a path for Seminole people to get back to farming. The winery supports a growing tourism effort by the Nation, which also creates a ready market for the product produced by Seminole farmers.

Seminole Nation Vineyard, authored by Dan Moore (Consultant) & edited by AIANTA Staff

Tribal Agritourism Marketing Tools Part 2
Using NativeAmerica.travel to promote tourism and your agritourism products
Presenters: Sandra Anderson, AIANTA; Dan Moore, Agritourism Consultant
Presented in Partnership with First People’s Fund