2023 SEAK FARMERS SUMMIT

The 2023 Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit will offer a mix of formal presentations, farmer roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops, and plenty of opportunities to network with farmers and agriculture enthusiasts from around the region. The goal of this gathering is to inspire and support commercial agriculture in Southeast Alaska, thereby strengthening food security across our diverse and remote region. Together, we can create lasting connections between growers in the region and help build a robust local food economy in Southeast Alaska.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT available if you register before January 11, 2023.

Use Coupon Code: FARMSEAK23 to save $50 off the price of admission!

Find out what topics will be covered by checking out our SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

For detailed information on Conference Registration, Accommodations and Meals, please visit our FAQ PAGE. 

For more specific registration or covid-related questions, please CONTACT US.

Registering online is limited to one person per registration. Registration will close Wednesday, February 8th, 2023.

If you prefer to pay with a check, please CONTACT US and we will make special arrangements for your registration.

------------------------------------------------------------------

Please note that all Friday presentations will be free and open to the community of Petersburg!

Also, selected presentations throughout the Summit will be available via Zoom.  Please click HERE to visit the FAQs Page, where you can find a link to receive a Zoom invitation! Look for the link under the "Admission Fees" question.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks to support from partnership grants, we will be offering a couple of  FREE Pre-Conference Workshops to all Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit participants:

Tuesday, February 21st

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course (presented by Dena Cologgi of Alaska DEC)

This FREE all-day course will cover the following important topics:

• Introduction to Produce Safety
• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
• Soil Amendments
• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)
• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

Click HERE to learn more about the Produce Safety Course

Wednesday, February 22nd

Farmers Marketing Workshop (presented by Ecotrust)

This FREE all-day workshop will include presentations on:

• The Pros & Cons of Marketing Models (CSA/Farmers Markets/Wholesale)
• Farmstands 101
• Farm Record Keeping/Small Business Management
• Making Local Food Accessible to Everyone in Your Community

Click HERE to learn more about the Farmers Marketing Workshop

You can register for one or both of these free workshops on our Registration page

Please help us reduce waste by remembering to BRING YOUR OWN MUG & WATER BOTTLE to the event!

Remember, save $50 by registering before January 11th, 2023 and using the coupon code: FARMSEAK23