This April we hosted our 3rd Alaska Food Systems Network Gathering. We are grateful to our special guest from NOAA and all who could join us and for those of you who couldn’t we have a great recap here with helpful slides and links.
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Read all about our 2025 Alaska Food Festival and Conference in our recap. Thank you for being a part of the gathering in person or online!
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.”
We kicked off 2025 with our 2nd Alaska Food Systems Network Gathering. We are grateful to all who could join us and for those of you who couldn’t we have a great recap here with helpful slides and links.
AFPC engages with local planning partners from the communities where we host events, and we are grateful for Kodiak’s strong support. Today we are spotlighting our 2025 Alaska Food Festival and Conference planning partners, Kodiak Area Native Association.