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Last Updated January 25, 2019
The Alaska Food Policy Council and the Alaska Farmers Market Association are partnering for the 4th semi-annual Alaska Food Festival & Conference. We hope to see you in Homer on March 8 and 9, 2019!
It's going to be a great weekend in Homer!
Join us for an amazing line up of speakers, educational seminars, demonstrations, opportunities for community building, and so much more!
2019 Confirmed Speakers:
Ben Feldman, Policy Director, Farmers Market Coalition
Courtney Long, Program Coordinator, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach/ Local Foods Program
Visti the event website for the current schedule and more details.
Need more reasons to attend? We're sharing some testimonials below!
Charles Bingham, president of the Sitka Local Foods Network and AFPC governing board member
I grew up in Alaska, and I remember when there were dock strikes that cleaned off the shelves around Alaska because the barges couldn't be...
Rachael Miller, AFPC co-chair and Assistant Professor of Business at Alaska Pacific University
The 2016 conference was my introduction to Alaska's food community and the AFPC. I have continued to collaborate with many of the people I...
Kyra Wagner, Director, Homer Soil & Water Conservation District/ Sustainable Homer
The Alaska Food Fetival and Conference is smart and relevant. As the enthusiasm for meaningful work and food security continues to...
Melissa A. Chlupach, Assistant Professor, Dietetics and Nutrition University of Alaska Anchorage
The Alaska Food Festival and Conference has a diverse amount of information, ranging from farming in changing times to marine resources to...
Danny Consenstein - Alaska Food Policy Council
"I’ve been to every AFPC conference over the years and I always come back more inspired to work harder in my own backyard and my community...
Lorinda Lhotka, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
One of the most amazing parts about my job at the Department of Environmental Conservation with the Food Safety and Sanitation Program is...
Bridget Maryott, Homer Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director
From farmer to makers, this conference embodies small business entrepreneurship & the do-it-yourself spirit of Alaskans....
Brian Himelbloom, AFPC Governing Board Member, Kodiak
Thought-inspiring talks and practical presentations for various taste buds have occurred at the past three Alaska Food Policy Council’s...
Robbi Mixon, Homer Farmers Market
As a supporter of this year's 4th semi-annual Alaska Food Festival & Conference happening in Homer on March 8 and 9 we'll be...
Brad St. Pierre, Goosefoot Farm/Tanana Valley Farmers Market
This conference brings together Alaskans and national experts, focused on our local foodsheds together to create connections, share...
