Alaska Farm Convention & Trade Show

555 West 5th Avenue,Anchorage AK 99501

12 November, 2021

Description

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 FederationFarm FinancingPolicy and Advocacy discussionsMarketingRound table discussions: meet with peers in your industry to talk about what works, what hasn’t, what are the big hurdles and how to improveLeadership trainingPeony farming: steps and considerations for getting your farm startedDetailed 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 CONVENTION DEAL - BOTH DAYS – $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 The Alaska Farm Bureau’s mission is to improve the economic well-being and expansion of agriculture and to enrich the quality of life for all Alaskans.