The Alaska Food Policy Council is strengthening Alaska's Food System by keeping you engaged through advocacy, connection and information| Alaska Food Policy Council
A brief overview of Alaska Statutes versus regulations The post Making Sense of Statutes and Regulations in Alaska’s Food System appeared first on Alaska Food Policy Council.| Alaska Food Policy Council
The AFFECT (Alternative Fairbanks Farm Education & Cooperative Training) project run by the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District has been providing new farmer educational experiences for folks interested in farming in the interior of Alaska. Read more about the 2025 Cohort! The post AFFECT: Recap of the 2025 community-based farmer training program appeared first on Alaska Food Policy Council.| Alaska Food Policy Council
Food systems advocacy updates for Alaska and the nation in September 2025.| Alaska Food Policy Council
In Palmer, Alaska, Sun Circle Farm has become a model of small-scale organic farming. Run by Ann-Corinne Kell, the farm produces a diverse mix of vegetables and flowers on about three acres of cultivated land. The post Sun Circle Farm: Growing Organically in Alaska appeared first on Alaska Food Policy Council.| Alaska Food Policy Council
Hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Field Days is an annual opportunity for the public to connect with the researchers who are shaping the future of food systems, land use, and sustainability in our state. Check out staff member Ellen Olack's firsthand experience.| Alaska Food Policy Council
It is not every day you see a grown woman dressed as a cabbage, but at the Alaska State Fair, it has become one of the most beloved sights of late summer - read more about the cabbage fairies and how they build memories with fair goers every year.| Alaska Food Policy Council
Updates on August food policy happenings in Alaska and D.C. The post August 2025 Food Advocacy Update appeared first on Alaska Food Policy Council.| Alaska Food Policy Council
It’s berry season in Alaska, and the third annual Far North Currant Festival is just around the corner! We caught up with the organizers to learn why these tiny berries are such a big deal.| Alaska Food Policy Council
Elizabeth Dubovsky from Feeding Change Consulting dives into the impact of a key driver of our state’s economy - seafood - and highlights some challenges and opportunities withing USDA funding and seafood policy.| Alaska Food Policy Council
July was our 4th Alaska Food Systems Network Gathering where we had a special cook-along and food screening!| Alaska Food Policy Council
The RFBC was a catalytic opportunity to build capacity for small businesses across the state—from regional producers and processors to Indigenous-led food initiatives and rural co-ops. Its loss disrupts food security planning, economic development, and supply chain resilience in every region.| Alaska Food Policy Council
Read about the Alaska Manufacturing Association and its mission to connect, support, and celebrate Alaska’s makers and manufacturers| Alaska Food Policy Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) Program effective immediately, abruptly withdrawing millions of dollars from Alaska’s food and farm sector.| Alaska Food Policy Council