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Alaska Food Policy Council

WebFind out what AFPC and our partners have been up to! Fresh food systems news and information. We are the Alaska Food Policy Council. Our goal is to create a healthier, …

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Food Security 2024 Recap — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebOne pivotal moment was the hearing of SB149 in the Senate Health & Social Services Committee, where partners offered compelling public testimony encouraging …

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AK Food System Resources — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebPresentations & Talks “Food Security Investments for Alaska,” Ken Meter speaks to the Alaska Farm Bureau about a recent report commissioned by the AK Department of …

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Food is Medicine — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebAlaska Food Policy Council. “You are what you eat” …. This common saying is quite literally the most accurate statement regarding the relationship between …

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Food Insecurity For Alaska's College Students

WebNational food insecurity in college populations is around 27-67% and disproportionately affects marginalized populations. A recent unofficial survey done on …

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Indigenous Foods — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebLaunched in 2020, this much-needed working group was born, focusing on Indigenous and traditional foods. The working group is still in its infancy, meeting with various members …

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Board & Staff — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebWho Is the AFPC? The Alaska Food Policy Council’s partners and members include a broad cross-section of Alaskans and organizations. Our members include restauranteurs and …

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Getting to Know the Alaska Food Coalition (AFC) — …

WebThe Alaska Food Coalition (AFC) was founded in 1996, with encouragement from Alaska’s Department of Health and Human Services (now DHSS). While initially …

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Bills to Watch — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebWhere we support a bill, that is clearly specified. See the calendar of upcoming hearings below! SNAP Eligibility Limit- HB 196/ SB 149 (WE SUPPORT) SNAP Registration- HB …

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2023-2026 AFPC Board Member + AmeriCorps Member Joins the …

WebSUMMER SWEET Public Health AmeriCorps Service Member/ Intern, Anchorage. My name is Summer Sweet, I am a service member with Americorps and am …

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Local Food Directories — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebKenai Local Food Connection is an informal group of local food advocates, growers, parents, cooks, and friends. Some of us also work in positions dedicated to food and health. It's a …

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School Nutrition: Program Transitions for Covid-19 Feeding — …

WebWhile school buildings were closed to students on March 16, 2020 by state-issued Health Mandates; many districts have still been feeding students throughout the …

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We Need to Fully Fund WIC — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebThe importance of fully funding WIC cannot be overstated, especially when an estimated 4,000 women, infants, and children in Alaska face the risk of losing access to …

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AFPC Welcomes three new board members, serving 2021-2024 …

WebAFPC Welcomes three new board members, serving 2021-2024 terms! — Alaska Food Policy Council. Our new crop of board members brings a breadth of …

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2020 Keynote Speakers — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebFood Tank is a global convener, research organization, and non-biased creator of original research impacting the food system. Danielle is the recipient of the 2020 Julia Child …

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2022 Festival & Conference — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebThe goals of the conference and festival are to: (1) increase awareness of Alaska food issues among the general population; (2) provide training, resources, and networking …

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We are BETTER TOGETHER: 2023 Alaska Food and Farm Festival …

WebThe 2023 Food and Farm Festival brought together manufacturers, food policy experts, farmers, food service professionals, distributors, educators, mental …

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Dear Governor Walker, — Alaska Food Policy Council

WebRead the AFPC’s letter to Governor Bill Walker, and then send him your own letter with ideas for how to improve Alaska’s food system! Dear Governor Walker, The …

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Dear Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, and Congressman Young

WebWashington, D.C. 20515. Dear Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, and Congressman Young: We are writing on behalf of the Alaska Food Policy Council to …

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Stickleback Farm and Native Heritage Garden: Orchard Takes Root

WebStickleback Farm, named after a resilient small fish endemic to neighboring Ship Creek, is slated to occupy about 2 acres of the overall 15 acre parcel, as part of a …

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