Learn about organic certification from an Alaskan kelp farmer’s perspective. Co-owned by Thea Thomas and Cale Herschleb, farm produces ribbon kelp and sugar kelp in Cordova, Alaska, while demonstrating the potential of mariculture to support local economies, food security, and sustainable food production.
Local food manufacturing strengthens Alaska’s food systems, and businesses need support. “When Alaska food becomes Alaska-made products, the impact reaches far beyond the shelf.”
Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative reopened in the downtown Kodiak Marketplace at the beginning of March, marking a major milestone in the cooperative’s continued growth and service to the community.
Managing type 1 diabetes ultimately comes down to understanding how food, activity, and lifestyle interact with your body. I will always appreciate the field of Nutrition as it provides super important information on how the body uses nutrients, and its support to diabetes management.
As for living in Alaska, it has reinforced an important lesson: a healthy lifestyle doesn’t require perfect conditions. Sometimes it simply requires learning how to adapt. And with this willingness to adapt, managing diabetes became less about restriction and more about curiosity and problem solving.
Access to affordable land is one of the biggest hurdles facing farmers nationwide. In Alaska, this is magnified due to the limited quantity of land that is acceptable for agricultural production. Creating a workable leasing system for agriculture would lower barriers for new farmers, support existing farms in expanding, and help keep Alaska-grown food affordable.
Earlier this month, AFPC Programs Manager Ellen Olack had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s (NSAC) Lobby Day.
Alaska Farmers Market Association’s Claire Marshalek discusses H.R. 1, which reduces critical funding for several social programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) also known as Quest.
Our winter network gathering included presentations by Salmon-Safe and EcoTrust.
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with deep gratitude for the dedication, leadership, and care shown by our Board of Directors. We extend heartfelt thanks to all who have served and a warm welcome to those stepping into leadership. Together, we continue building a stronger, more just food future for Alaska.
The newly released 2026 Rhodiola Market Opportunities Addendum confirms that the answer is no longer if, but how Alaska can responsibly scale this emerging sector.