As summer reaches its peak, communities across the nation will soon celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Farmers Market Week from August 4th to 10th. This milestone marks a quarter-century of honoring the vibrant farmers markets that are integral to our local food systems, economy, and communities.
Goosefoot Farm, located in Fairbanks, is a shining example of young farmers in Alaska proving that small-scale, market gardening is not only a rewarding job, but a successful one- filled with purpose, healthy food, and profits that move them beyond a livelihood…
THE UNSUNG HEROES OF FARMERS MARKETS: ENSURING FOOD SAFETY IN ALASKA Written in collaboration by Claire Marshalek & Meghan Hargis of the Alaska Farmers Markets Association, and Leah Moss, Alaska Food Policy Council. Farmers markets have become an integral part of our communities, offering a unique opportunity to purchase fresh, local produce and homemade treats …
AFMA Programs Support Our Food System From Producer to Consumer Exciting things are happening in Alaska’s farmers markets. In 2023, the Alaska Farmers Market Association (AFMA) introduced two impactful programs: the AFMA Market Match Program, and the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. These programs have helped make our farmers markets and food hubs more …
National Farmers Market week is a time to celebrate all our Markets are doing to grow a resilient food system.
Join AFMA in celebration of all things farmers market, August 6th- 12th, 2023.
To say it’s been a wild and uncertain year would be an understatement. The pandemic lockdown started just as markets and farmers around Alaska were preparing for a busy summer […]