By BRENDA JOSEPHSON
The Alaska Food Policy Council will host the 2025 Alaska Food Festival and Conference in Kodiak on March 28 and 29, with the opportunity to attend virtually if tickets are purchased by March 25.
Everyone is welcome! This gathering is an opportunity for those who value local food production and innovation to collaborate with others who are interested in strengthening Alaska’s food security.
“Community Table: Collaboration for a Sustainable Food Future” is the theme for this year’s event. The 2025 Alaska Food Festival and Conference is all about making Alaska’s food systems stronger by highlighting local, state, and federal food issues, providing resources, training, and networking opportunities, and connecting Alaskans, food businesses, tribal groups, and decision-makers to support economic growth and innovation.
The cost to attend virtually is $100 plus a $7.40 fee. Tickets can be purchased online here.
“We envision a stronger, more self-reliant Alaska where our farmers, fishermen, ranchers, and food businesses are better connected, supported, and equipped to grow our local and regional food systems. Alaskans know the value, and necessity, of working together. This event helps to sustain lasting networks of producers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders who can support each other, create new opportunities, and ensure that more Alaska Grown and harvested food makes it to our tables-strengthening our communities and our future.” – Robbi Mixon, AFPC Executive Director
This is the 8th Alaska Food Festival and Conference and the second hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual attendance options. The festivals are held every 18 months to allow accessibility to farmers, fishermen, and other food producers who may not have the same growing and harvesting seasons.
For more information visit the Alaska food Policy Council website:
Brenda Josephson is a Haines resident. Her writings are featured in Must Read Alaska’s Foodies and Foragers column.