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Sitka: Selling Homemade and Homegrown Food

If you have a homemade food business, would like to start one, or might sell someone's homemade foods through your farmstand or market, knowledge of Alaska's homemade food rules will help ensure you're in compliance. In addition, having a food safety mindset on the farm and in the packing area will help you identify on-farm food safety strategies for your market produce. In this free class, Sarah Lewis, UAF Cooperative Extension agent, will explain the Alaska Homemade Food rules and introduce some basic produce safety practices for produce growers and farmers. Location: Sitka Public Library, 320 Harbor Drive. For more information, contact Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to … Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar. Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Webinar: Preserving the Fish Catch

In Alaska, fishing for dinner is a favorite summer activity. If your river or ocean adventure nets you more than just one dinner, you should be prepared to preserve your harvest for enjoyment long after summer ends.  In this webinar, Leslie Shallcross, health, home and family development agent with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, will demonstrate how to properly preserve your catch so you can fill your pantry or freezer with safe, high-quality and delicious fish. She will cover preserving your fish catch through canning, smoking or freezing. Where: Zoom. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/PreserveFish.   Cost: Free, For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Sitka Community Garden Potluck & Preserving the Garden Harvest

Sitka Community Gardens Association and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service invite all gardeners to gather, connect and share their midsummer gardening tips and tricks in Sitka, Alaska, over a potluck dinner. Location: See House, 611 Lincoln St. behind St. Peter's Church. Sarah Lewis, health, home and family development agent with the Cooperative Extension Juneau District will give a presentation, "Preserving the Garden Harvest." Those with plots at the new Sitka Community Garden are especially encouraged to attend. Please bring a dish to share! For more information, contact Jasmine Shaw at jdshaw2@alaska.edu, 907-747-9440. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Sitka: Making Herb Salts, Sugars and Vinegars

Whether you grow your own herbs or purchase them from local farmers or grocery stores, preserving their flavors for winter meals is a fun, creative and tasty thing to do. In this class, UAF Cooperative Extension agent Sarah Lewis will teach participants how to dehydrate herbs, create culinary salts, infuse vinegars and flavor sugars. Preserving herbs is a great way to make sure this precious harvest (or purchase) never goes to waste! , Location: Sitka Lutheran Church, 224 Lincoln St. Sitka, Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/HerbSalts. For more information, contact Sarah Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu. , Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S.… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Sitka: Pressure Gauge Testing at Sitka Farmers Market

Pressure canner dial gauges should be tested every year to ensure they reach the pressure and temperature needed to preserve foods safely. It’s a fast, free test and UAF Cooperative Extension agent Sarah Lewis can also answer your questions about pressure canners and food preservation. Free food preservation publications will be available. Location: Sitka Farmers Market, Alaska Native Brotherhood Founders Hall (235 Katlian St.), For more information, contact Sarah at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Sitka: Menopause Mocktail Hour

Women are talking freely about menopause and the changes they experience in their bodies and lives. But we need to talk about it early and often! We have early opportunities to reduce myths, fears, surprises, and even symptoms. In this class, led by UAF Cooperative Extension agent Sarah Lewis, participants will learn about strategies and lifestyle changes that women can make before or during perimenopause, to enter menopause with strength and confidence. Location: See House, 611 Lincoln St. Sitka, Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/MenoMocktails. For more information, contact Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Tenakee: Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Did you know? Pressure canner dial gauges should be tested every year to ensure they reach the pressure and temperature needed to preserve foods safely. UAF Professor of Extension Sarah Lewis will be in Tenakee to test pressure canner gauges at the Tenakee Community Center. Testing only takes a few minutes, and Sarah can answer questions about pressure canners and food preservation. For more information, contact Sarah at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Southeast CES calendar. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair

AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.  Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more. Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing. The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening. Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.  For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at … Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar. Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Contact organizer.

AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair

AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.  Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more. Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing. The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening. Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.  For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at … Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Contact organizer.

AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair

AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.  Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more. Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing. The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening. Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.  For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at … Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Contact organizer.

AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair

AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.  Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more. Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing. The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening. Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.  For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at … Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Contact organizer.

AK Experience Camp 2026: Rainbow Glacier and Haines Fair

AK Experience Camp is a fun-filled, five-day residential camp in Haines hosted by Alaska 4-H at the Echo Ranch Haines facility across from the Rainbow Glacier, 169 Rainbow Camp Road, Haines, Alaska.  Campers from 11- to 18-years-old, stay in rustic cabins, swim, hike, zip-line, kayak, fish, forage, craft, learn outdoor skills (like shelter and fire building) and more. Campers will also prepare artistic and culinary entries for the Southeast Alaska State Fair, where they will spend the day enjoying the exhibits and performers, helping with the recycling program and leading fun activities of their choosing. The week will begin with an early ferry from Juneau on Monday and finish with a ferry back on Friday evening. Cost: $500. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/AKexperience.  For more information, contact Darren Snyder at dgsnyder@alaska.edu or 907-523-7734. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at … Categories: Statewide 4-H calendar, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Bethel 4-H calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham 4-H calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Kenai Peninsula 4-H calendar, Kodiak 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Nome 4-H calendar, Sitka 4-H calendar, Southeast 4-H calendar. Friday, July 24, 2026, 12:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Fairbanks: 2025 UAF Research Field Days

Field Days is an opportunity for the public to join UAF researchers for a day of learning at our experiment farms! Tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions about varietal trials, small grains breeding, livestock nutrition, soil health and more! Farmers, community leaders and the general public are invited to this free educational event at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, located on the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks. Each field day will include a schedule of talks presented by researchers. Please leave your dogs at home. Learn more about the 2026 Field Days events, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Georgeson Botanical Garden Pavilion.

Palmer: 2026 UAF Research Field Days

Field Days is an opportunity for the public to join UAF researchers for a day of learning at our experiment farms! Tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions about varietal trials, small grains breeding, livestock nutrition, soil health and more! Farmers, community leaders and the general public are invited to this free educational event at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Each field day will include a schedule of talks presented by researchers. Please leave your dogs at home. Learn more about the 2026 Palmer Field Days events, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S.… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Featured, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Webinar: Preserving Meat at Home

Whether you have had a bountiful hunting season or found a great sale price at the grocery store, knowing how to best preserve your meat is a great skill to have. In this webinar, UAF Cooperative Extension Service Professor Sarah Lewis will teach participants how to properly preserve meat products so they are safe, shelf-stable, and delicious. She will cover how to prepare different types of meat for preservation using pressure canning, freezing, and drying. Where: Zoom. Register using the online form or visit https://bit.ly/PreserveMeat26.  Cost: Free, For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.