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Events
Palmer workshop focuses on food security through agriculture
April 03, 2026
A daylong workshop in Palmer will feature discussions and classes on how small-scale farming can strengthen Alaska's food system, providing Alaskans with the skills to start growing. The Food Security through Agriculture workshop is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and Rebarchek Farm, 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer.
Wild edibles focus of Juneau workshop
April 02, 2026
A workshop in Juneau will take participants on a walk through the woods to sustainably gather wild, edible plants and prepare them for a meal. Sarah Lewis, a University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Cooperative Extension Service professor, and Southeast Alaska foraging expert and author Corinne Conlon will lead the workshop, from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.
Pesticide applicator training classes set for April
April 01, 2026
A three-day certified pesticide applicator training workshop is scheduled for April 21-23. The workshops are led by the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Each day, the class will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.