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 Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: ID partnership with tribal organizations |
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USDA announces animal ID partnership with tribal organizations
By Ann Bagel Storck on 10/21/2008
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service this week announced a partnership with four tribal organizations for National Animal Identification System (NAIS) education and outreach.
The four tribal organizations are Intertribal Agriculture Council, Indian Nations Conservation Alliance, Intertribal Council of Nevada and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation.
The IAC and the INCA serve all American Indians and Alaska Natives. INCA's outreach has helped form 30 Tribal Conservation Districts across the United States.
The Intertribal Council of Nevada, which is an independent, federally recognized tribal organization that works with 27 tribes in the Great Basin region of Nevada, will provide training and educational events for member tribes.
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation, located in Montana, will conduct reservation-wide education about NAIS and complete premises registration on tribally owned agriculture lands.
"We are proud to partner with Indian Country to provide valuable education and outreach on how to participate in the National Animal Identification System," said Bruce Knight, under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs. "I am excited for tribal producers and tribes to coordinate with APHIS partners, to help ensure our nation's food safety."
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