The Alaska Farm Bureau will hold its annual Friday Forum, scholarship auction, awards banquet, and annual meeting at the Alpine Lodge in Fairbanks Nov. 12-13.
In addition to the change in venue, other changes have been added to make these events interesting and informative to both the general public and Farm Bureau members.
The Friday Forum’s day-long seminars will cover topics such as "chicken university," the Division of Agriculture’s new Alaska Grown program, proposed animal care standards for Alaska, rhubarb, the Alaska-China disease free seed potato export program, Fairbanks’s newest grocery store-the Home Grown Market, cooking and baking with barley, and a round table discussion about loans, grants, and cost-share programs for farms and businesses that are available from various federal, state, and private organizations.
New this year with be “spotlight on success” short presentations throughout the Friday Forum featuring several area farmers: Alpenglow Farm & Kennels, Schultz Farms, Kaspari Farms, and Far Above Rubies.
A silent auction will be held during the Friday Forum to raise funds for the scholarship program. All funds will be dedicated to scholarships for students improving their skill levels to work in agriculture or natural resources through college, trade school, or vocational training.
The Friday night awards banquet will honor the recipients of the Ag Appreciation Award and the Legislator of the Year.
The annual meeting will be held on Saturday, with the business of the Alaska Farm Bureau for the coming year being conducted. COUNTRY Financial will provide their very popular complimentary noon luncheon. Please note that reservations must be made for this luncheon by October 30.
Registration for these events must be made by Oct. 30. A registration form is on the Alaska Farm Bureau’s website. Click on “FB Payments” on the left side of the home page.
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