FARM BILL Introduced in Congress and Farmers & Ranchers Need to Voice Their Support! Congress has introduced the long-awaited Farm Bill (H.R. 2) and it addresses many long-standing issues important to farmers and ranchers: The bill would improve dairy and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs. Much-needed help for cotton farmers is included in the commodity title. […]
2018 Bruce Willard Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship available for student pursuing a degree in agriculture or natural resources. Alaska Farm Bureau will award one $2,000 scholarship to a student pursuing an agricultural or natural resource field through college, trade school or vocational training. The program is available to students already enrolled in a college, trade school or in vocational training, as […]
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION MINI-GRANT
The Alaska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for small agriculture education projects to increase awareness, knowledge and appreciation of Alaska agriculture in our youth. The Alaska Farm Bureau intends to award up to $20,000.00 in grants to individuals or organizations across the state. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected], mailed or delivered in […]
Respiratory Pathogen Confirmed for the First Time in Alaska’s Dall Sheep and Mountain Goat Population
Alaska Farm Bureau President cautions producers not to overreact; additional information is needed Anchorage, AK – (March 15, 2018) Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game has confirmed that a strain of the bacteria mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (movi) has been detected in Dall sheep and mountain goats in Alaska. Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae is a bacterium that has been […]
Alaska Sheep and Goat Owners Encouraged to Participate in Pilot Study to Protect Alaska’s Wildlife
Alaska sheep and goat producers encouraged to participate in a pilot study to determine the prevalence and distribution of M.ovi bacteria in domestic sheep and goats and the potential impact on Alaskan wild sheep and goat populations. Anchorage, Alaska (July 11, 2017). The Office of the State Veterinarian is seeking help from Alaska sheep and […]
Alaska Grown Program Discussion
The Alaska Grown trademark is coming up for re-registration. This is an opportunity for changes to be made to the program rules, if supported by the industry. To prepare for this, the Division of Agriculture requested time at the Alaska Farm Bureau’s annual meeting to get feedback from producers on potential changes to the program, […]
Board of Game Votes on Sheep & Goat Issue Prop 90/64
The Board of Game took up Prop 64 (previously prop 90) – REMOVAL OF SHEEP & GOATS FROM THE CLEAN LIST – at their statewide meeting in November. There was a lot of public involvement with this; over 300 written comments, several producers participating in the public testimony, and a “town hall” meeting hosted by […]
ALASKA FARM BUREAU – 2018 RESOLUTION PLATFORM
At this years Annual Meeting, the Alaska Farm Bureau’s resolution platform had several changes made to update it. Below is the current platform voted on by voting members attending the meeting. Along with updating our resolution platform, the Alaska Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors set a policy for proposing changes in order to clarify the […]
2017 Bruce Willard Scholarship Auction Results
Every year during the Friday Forum and Awards Banquet, we hold our Bruce Willard Scholarship Auction. All proceeds from the silent and outcry auction go to supporting up to two $2,000 scholarships for someone seeking a job in the agriculture or natural resource fields. We would like to thank all those who donated items to […]
2017 Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Alaska Farm Bureau Photo Contest, and a big thank you to everyone who participated. People’s Choice & Country Children Farm Scenery Farm Animals
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