The Alaska Farm Bureau is taking our Annual Meeting events to a new level!
Join the Alaska Farm Bureau in partnership with Western SARE at the first ever agriculture focused Alaska Farm Convention and Trade Show at the Egan Center.
Lots of educational opportunities for seasoned farmers, new farmers, youth and those interested in farming - plus fun events on the Trade Show stage!
- Keynote by Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation
- Farm Financing
- Policy and Advocacy discussions
- Marketing
- Round table discussions: meet with peers in your industry to talk about what works, what hasn’t, what are the big hurdles and how to improve
- Leadership training
- Peony farming: steps and considerations for getting your farm started
Detailed Conference Events and Pricing
Farm Bureau Special Member Events Registrations
ALASKA FARM BUREAU BUSINESS MEETING
Friday, November 12, 2021: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
AKFB members take care of our annual business; review finances, set priorities for the coming year, and other business that is brought up by members.
AWARDS BANQUET & BRUCE WILLARD SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION (NEED NOT BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND) – $50.00
Friday, November 12, 2021, Night banquet 6:30 PM-9:00PM
Convention Registration
CONVENTION DAY 1 – $40.00
Friday, November 12, 2021: 9:00am – 4:00pm Opening ceremonies starting at 9:00am with Keynote speakers and breakout sessions during the day.
Early Bird rate available through October 15th
CONVENTION DAY 2 – $40.00
Saturday, November 13, 2021: 10:00am to 4:00pm
second day filled with keynotes, breakout session and networking!
Early Bird rate available through October 15th
FULL PACKAGE DEAL – $80.00
Convention Days 1 & 2, plus admission to all three days of the Trade Show!
Plus, access to a discount for FarmStock – our live concert with Terri Clark & The Ken Peltier Band!
Sunday Workshop Registration
Please note: Workshops with low registration will be canceled. Maximum space per workshop is 30 people. 5 minimum required for workshop to run.
WORKSHOP: At Home Cheesemaking – $20.00 Sunday, November 14. Workshop to share the ins & outs of making cheese on a small scale for you and your family.
WORKSHOP: Carcass Breakdown – $20.00 Sunday November 14.
Interested in processing your meat at home? Learn the process of breaking down a carcass and various cuts of meat to get.
WORKSHOP: Effective Social Media Marketing – $20.00 Sunday November 14
Build your skills on using social media to market your products.
WORKSHOP: Taking Quality Photos for your Marketing – $20.00 Sunday November 14
Not a professional photographer? Want better quality pictures to market your products? Learn some tricks on on how to bump up your picture quality!
WORKSHOP: Tips, Tricks, and Equipment for Preserving your Harvest – $20.00 Sunday November 14
Learn about equipment and processes can and preserve fresh foods for you to enjoy all year.
WORKSHOP: Writing a Business Plan that Works for You – $20.00 Sunday November 14
Business plans are an important part of planning for success in any business – including farming! Get insight into putting together a quality business plan.
Tradeshow Registration
8x10 booth space for 3 days of trade show. Includes 2 passes each day to Trade Show for vendors. Farm Bureau members receive $50.00 discount on booth space cost.
Agency/Non-profit Vendor Booth – $400.00
Business Vendor Booth – $500.00
Register for the Conference
