Read about the Alaska Manufacturing Association and its mission to connect, support, and celebrate Alaska’s makers and manufacturers!
The Kachemak Kelp Innovation Hub in Homer, Alaska supports seaweed farms and is newly organic certified. Sundance visits the Hub and shares NWTOPP resources.
Nick Riordan celebrates National Composting Day by sharing about the huge role composting plays in building stronger, more sustainable food systems here in Alaska.
Ellen and Robbi joined UAA ISER Staff in Bethel, Alaska, to learn about rural food supply chain challenges, as part of our new Regional Food Systems Partnership project.
We explore organic certification through the eyes of Alaska farmer Mike Emers of Rosie Creek Farm. Learn why going organic matters, how certification can benefit your farm, and how programs like Northwest TOPP can support your transition.
Alaska has benefited from significant investments in local food production through the USDA’s Local Food Purchasing Agreement (LFPA) programs. These initiatives—LFPA, LFPA+, Local Food for Schools (LFS), and Tribal LFPA programming—have provided business support to Alaska’s farmers, fishers, and other food producers while increasing access to fresh, locally sourced foods for schools, food pantries, and communities across the state. Learn more:
The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) is thrilled to announce that we have officially joined the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) — becoming the first member organization from Alaska to join this dynamic national network.
Melissa’s journey to becoming a celebrated chef and restaurateur in Kodiak began in her childhood, growing up in the small village of Old Harbor. “Cooking has always been a passion of mine,” she explains. “I grew up in the kitchen with my mom, siblings, and relatives. Food was at the center of everything we did as a family.” This deep connection to food and community shaped Melissa’s path.
Each month, we are introducing one of AFPC’s conference planning partners. You can read previous posts about KALI, KANA, and KHFC. The Intertribal Agriculture Council’s (IAC) mission is to “pursue and promote the conservation, development, and sustainable use of agricultural resources for the betterment of our people.”
Each month, we are introducing one of AFPC’s conference planning partners. Kodiak Harvest Food Co-op (KHFC) is a cooperatively owned business with nearly 700 members. KHFC’s mission is to “provide Kodiak communities with quality food choices that are locally sourced, economically sustainable, and environmentally responsible while promoting education and engagement.”