September 7th is the deadline to submit an application for the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program. Producers who are located in Alaska are eligible. Applicants must file an application for benefits at the FSA service center that maintains the farm records for their business. Click here to locate your local FSA Service Center. Applications and other […]
2018 Alaska Farm Bureau Photo Contest
It’s time to submit photos for the Annual Alaska Farm Bureau Photo Contest. Winners will be voted for at the Annual Meeting in November. The contest is open to every member and their children. There are three categories: Farm Animals Farm Scenery Country Children A $100 first prize will be awarded in each category. […]
USDA Announces Details of Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation
(Washington, D.C., August 27, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of actions the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations. President Donald J. Trump directed Secretary Perdue to craft a short-term relief strategy to protect agricultural […]
Alaska Farm Bureau warns, “This is not the time to have a knee jerk reaction,” Regarding Respiratory Pathogen Implication in Death of Alaskan Caribou
Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game has confirmed that an emaciated caribou that was found dead in Alaska on May 16th ultimately died from a bronchopneumonia; presence of Movi was also found in this caribou. ADF&G also reported that healthy moose and caribou in Alaska have recently been found positive of mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (Movi). “While […]
Alaska Farm Bureau Statement Regarding the Pathogen “Movi” being found in Additional Species in Alaska is also Implicated in Alaska Caribou Death
Breaking News: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game just released this press release: “Respiratory Pathogen “Movi” Documented in Additional Species in Alaska is also Implicated in Alaska Caribou Death” The Alaska Farm Bureau commends the Department of Fish and Game and Office of the State Veterinarian for their efforts in getting answers before jumping […]
FARM BILL Introduced in Congress and Farmers & Ranchers Need to Voice Their Support!
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 […]