Akiptan Native Agriculture Market Study
Akiptan
Sweet Grass partnered with Akiptan to conduct a national market study. The purpose of this study was to determine the unmet financing and support needs of Native producers across the country, so that organizations like Akiptan can fundraise, build internal capacity, and grow partnerships to meet this need. Secondary research, in conjunction with on-the-ground community research, allowed for a gap analysis and understanding of current strengths and needs. Key opinion leaders in the Native agriculture industry were interviewed; regional focus groups were conducted; CDFIs, lenders, and Native producers were surveyed. Collecting data across the industry provided multiple perspectives and considerations to best address current challenges and provide solutions.
Publication year: 2022
Authors: Mary Sienko and Alyssa Camp