Hydroponics + Organic Certification Workshop

Join the Alaska Food Policy Council and Spork Consulting for the Hydroponics & Organic Certification Workshop, a free information session bringing together growers, certifiers, and food systems experts to talk about what's happening in Alaska and how organic certification could work for hydroponic operations here.

When: Monday, August 24th, 12:00–2:00pm AKDT
Where: In person at the Elias Room, Cowork by RSD (Anchorage) or join virtually (link coming next week)
Cost: Free!

We'd love to see you in person. Come a few minutes early for coffee, light snacks, and a chance to connect with others working in Alaska's food systems space before the program starts.

You'll hear from:

• Melissa Heuer, Spork Consulting, on the project overview and research findings
• Sundance Visser, Alaska Food Policy Council, on AFPC's work and the upcoming Alaska Food Festival & Conference
• Mel Sikes, Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District, on the statewide hydroponics working group and the history of hydroponics in Alaska
• Trevor Kirchhoff, Anchorage Greens, sharing his startup story and lessons from growing hydroponically in Alaska
• Jan-Tia Kern, Edible Garden, on becoming one of the first certified organic soilless growers in the US
• Kim Hatfield, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), walking through the path to organic certification for hydroponic operations

Whether you're already growing hydroponically, curious about the industry, or exploring certification for your own operation, this session is built for you.