Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems
Across the circumpolar North, communities face similar challenges in building resilient and sustainable food systems due to harsh climates, remote geographies and rapidly changing environmental conditions.
The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts a monthly seminar series designed to engage researchers, students and community members in dialogue about food systems and agricultural challenges across the circumpolar North. Each session will feature a 30-minute presentation followed by open discussion, encouraging audience participation and interdisciplinary connection.
While the series centers on agriculture and wild-harvested food in Alaska and other northern regions, its broader goal is to inspire curiosity, strengthen partnerships, and support resilient, sustainable food systems.
Register to attend on Zoom at . Due to technical issues, please re-register if you have registered for this and other sessions.
Upcoming Seminars
Tuesday, April 28, noon - 1 p.m.
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Jim Vinyard, research assistant professor of livestock nutrition and Missy Good, mariculture specialist will dive into how the mariculture industry can support Alaska agriculture.
The talk will highlight ways to use seaweed as a feed ingredient for cattle, share cattle feed trials, and discuss the status of the state鈥檚 seaweed industry. Good and Vinyard hope to spark conversation about what this could mean for both industries moving forward.
Due to technical issues, please re-register if you have registered for this and other sessions.
Future Seminars
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April28
Elvey Building Globe Room and on Zoom
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Laura Weingartner at 907-474-6009 or lgweingartner@alaska.edu.