Chapters
Chapters
Each Chapter of the Alaska Farm Bureau is an independent entity governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of Alaska growers. You can find out more by contacting your closest Alaska Farm Bureau Chapter.
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North of Ninilchik
Mission and Vision:
Our chapter is committed to providing valuable information to our members and the broader community on agricultural issues, while promoting education on best practices in farming and land stewardship. We actively support youth involvement in agriculture by partnering with 4-H and FFA programs and contributing through donations to their activities and development.
We collaborate with other Farm Bureau chapters to advance agricultural policy at the state level, as well as within our local borough and city governments when needed. Through these efforts, we work to ensure that the voice of agriculture is represented and supported across Alaska.
Our Program and Education Committee coordinates monthly meetings that feature knowledgeable speakers presenting on timely and relevant topics. This year’s topics have included irrigation, marketing, carbon farming, the Certified Naturally Grown program, and FSA programs and funding opportunities. We welcome and encourage community members to attend these meetings as part of our commitment to outreach and education.
In addition, we support our local fair through sponsorship, donations, and a community booth, using this opportunity to connect with the public and promote awareness of local agriculture.
Meetings:
Every 1st Thursday at 6:00 PM, September to May
Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building - 40610 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Kenai, AK 99611
Board:
President: Marcia Knowlton
Vice President: Christina Miller
Secretary: Ameye Carpenter
Treasurer: Jane Conway
State BOD: Barbara Dahl and Ben Carpenter
YF&R Delegate: Connor Wilkinson
Floriculture Delegate: Ameye Carpenter
Hay and Feed Delegate: Sarah Donchi
Livestock Delegate: Hara Hansen
Hemp Delegate: Hannah Stratton
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Programs and Events:
Supporting 4-H Ag Expo at Soldotna Sports Center
Supporting Local Moon Harvest Food Festival - Hosting the Annual Pie Contest
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Ninilchik & south
Meetings:
1st Thursday of every month at 5:30-7:00 PM
Board:
President: Anna Liljedahl
Vice President: Valerie Kinney
Secretary: Katy Jones
Treasurer: Kurt Weichand
State BOD: Rita Jo Shoultz and Allison Gaylord
YF&R Delegate: Jessica Gittins
Floriculture Delegate: Rita Jo Shoultz
Apiculture Delegate: Jason Davis
Hay and Feed Delegate: Katy Jones
Livestock Delegate: Katy Jones
Medicinals Delegate: Al Poindexter
Contact:
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Meetings:
TBA
Board:
President: Michelle Pages
Vice President: Todd Dorman
Secretary: Elana White
Treasurer: Paulette Selkirk
State BOD: Kelli Foreman
Livestock Delegate: Jessica Gittins
Contact:
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Mission and Vision:
The Mat-Su chapter of the Alaska Farm Bureau is organized to improve the economic well-being and expansion of agriculture in the Mat-Su Valley with a focus on enriching the quality of life for Alaskan farmers while advocating for fair oversight and public/community support. Farmers, producers, businesses in the industry and citizen supporters are welcome to join!
Meetings:
Every 3rd Tuesday at 6pm, September to June
Board:
President: Denise Hardy
Vice President: Zach Smith
Secretary: Cassidy Blankenship
Treasurer: Eric Waite
Press Secretary: Taylor Wilson
Director at Large: Seth Pifer and Anne-Corinne Kell
Administrator: Ken Hoffman
State BOD: Marc Pratt and Richelle Plummer
YF&R Delegate: Taylor Wilson
Floriculture Delegate: Misty VanderWeele
Apiculture Delegate: Tim Huffman
Hay and Feed Delegate: Marc Pratt
Livestock Delegate: Laura Stockemer
Produce Delegate: Carol Kenley
Hemp Delegate: Sara Williams
Medicinals Delegate: Petra Illag
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Past events include:
Farm Prom
Big Cabbage Contest
Check back soon for more upcoming events and details.
Social Media:
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Contact:
Anchorage Section Coordinator: DeShana York
Anchorage Section Vice Coordinator: Jen Jarvis
Anchorage Section Secretary: Theresa Brown
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Meetings:
TBA
Board:
President: Ellyn Vetera
Vice President: Bill Amberg
Secretary/Treasurer: Viola Amberg
Press Secretary: Brad Kimberlin
State BOD: Ellyn Vetera
YF&R Delegate: Grace Mikkelsen
Apiculture Delegate: Brad Kimberlin
Hay and Feed Delegate: Bill Amberg
Livestock Delegate: Dwight Hauptman
Produce Delegate: Aaron Weber
Hemp Delegate: Ellyn Vetera
Medicinals Delegate: Patty Miller
Contact:
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Meetings:
TBA
Board:
President: Phil Kaspari
Vice President: Paul Knopp
Secretary: Brandon Elkins
Treasurer: Julia Walker
State BOD: Scott Mugrage and Clayton Griffith
YF&R Delegate: Hailey Edwards
Apiculture Delegate: Jonathan Potter
Hay and Feed Delegate: Clayton Griffith
Livestock Delegate: Hailey Edwards
Produce Delegate: Michele Struck
Contact:
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Meetings:
Every 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM
Board:
President: Fritz Wozniak
Vice President: Andy Harper
Secretary: Eda Jewett
Treasurer: Mitch Berggren
State BOD: Fritz Wozniak and Gerald Marlow
YF&R Delegate: Laura Sidney
Floriculture Delegate: Ron Illingworth
Apiculture Delegate: Sean Aldrich
Hay and Feed Delegate: Ryan Schmidt
Livestock Delegate: Frank Koloski
Produce Delegate: Tarn Coffey
Hemp Delegate: Julia Quist
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