The 2025 Local Seafood Summit was held in Gulf Shores, Alabama from November 9th-12th. The summit brought together a vibrant, coast-spanning community bound by a shared purpose: protecting and uplifting local seafood systems.
Nationally, 1.2 million veterans rely on SNAP, with 4,000 in Alaska – an estimated 6% of all our veterans in the state. Families who serve and sacrifice for our country shouldn’t struggle to put food on the table.
In Nikolaevsk, Alaska, farmer Stash Kalugin has built one of the state’s few organic rhodiola operations, Flying Moose Farm. An adaptogen with powerful medicinal properties, rhodiola has been used for centuries to support endurance, reduce stress, and improve resilience.
Fiber arts aren’t just about what we make, they’re about how we live. They remind us that sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s about reconnecting with the land, honoring local knowledge, and building communities that care for each other. Whether through food or fiber, these practices are helping weave a more resilient Alaska.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.