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 …
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 […]