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AFPC Hosting Town Hall in Palmer – February 18th

The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) invites you to attend a community town hall meeting to gather your ideas and opinions about local food. The AFPC is interested in hearing input from local community members on local food system issues.

The purpose of these meetings is to increase awareness of Alaska food issues, promote involvement in local food issues by community members, and gain a perspective of local food issues to inform AFPC and policy makers.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 18, 2014 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm, 1509 S Georgeson Road, Palmer, Alaska
FOOD: Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.

AFPC Is Hiring for Two Americorps VISTA Positions!

The State of Alaska is currently recruiting for two Americorps VISTA positions:

The Alaska Food Policy Council VISTA will conduct outreach, coalition development, grant writing and fundraising to further the structure and sustainability of the Alaska Food Policy Council, a non-profit group working to strengthen the food system for the benefit of all Alaskans. This is a one-year position located with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information and to apply for this position, visit: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=53164&fromSearch=true

The Alaska Farmers’ Market-Quest Card Program (AFMQP) provides funding and assistance to farmers’ markets and farm stands to help them accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards. This VISTA position will serve as the AFMQP Coordinator and work to further develop the structure and sustainability of the program. This is a one-year position located with the State of Alaska Division of Agriculture in Palmer, Alaska. For more information and to apply for this position, visit:  https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=53159&fromSearch=true

Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2015.  The positions will start in April.

AmeriCorp VISTA benefits include: Monthly living allowance ($1,222), relocation costs ($0.34/mile up to $1000) and settling in allowance ($550), health benefits, child care assistance, training, and an Education Award ($5,730).

Alaska Food Festival and Conference Presentations Now Available

If you missed the 2014 Alaska Food Festival & Conference this past November, you can still see all the informative presentations given by our fabulous speakers! We’ve also posted all of the Alaska Food Policy Council’s commissioned reports in one, easy-to-find section. Just go to the Food System Research section of our website – the presentations are all listed under the Presentations & Talks tab.

Alaska Food Policy Council Included in First Annual Good Food Org Guide!

We are happy to announce that the Alaska Food Policy Council has been chosen as part of the 1st Annual Good Food Org Guide by the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank! The guide highlights nonprofits across the country who are doing “exemplary work” in the areas of food and agriculture, nutrition and health, hunger and obesity, and food justice. Also included are our friends at Alaska Food Coalition, Sitka Local Foods Network, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, and Kids’ Kitchen Inc! Click the image above or follow the link here to read through it, and check out some of the other amazing organizations and the incredible work they’re doing!

Alaska Food Festival and Conference: Registration is Now Open!

Registration is now open for the Alaska Food Festival and Conference, November 7th – 8th at the University of Alaska Anchorage! More information about this inaugural event can be found under the new Festival and Conference section of our website. You can look over the agenda for each day, review sponsorship and vendor options, and register for the conference, festival, and available workshops. Be sure to get your tickets soon!