Reform Federal Policies to Enable Native American Regenerative Agriculture: Centering the goals and knowledge of Native land stewards in federal data and definitions of "climate smart" agriculture could nourish communities while incentivizing carbon sequestration across millions of acres

The article focuses on the significant increase in bison population on the Great Plains in recent years, driven by restorative efforts led by tribal members. Topics include the ecological benefits of bison restoration such as soil health improvement and species diversity, the implementation of culturally significant regenerative agricultural practices by Tribal Nations, and the need for federal policy reform to support Native American regenerative agriculture.