Upcoming Community Event

Mat-Su Farmland Mixer

Thursday, March 28th 2024 | 6:00-7:30pm

Location: At The Barn MatSu

Join Alaska Farmland Trust and members of your community for a presentation and conversation about preserving farmland in Alaska.

Thank you to our leading sponsor, Alaska Mill & Feed, and to our Supporting Sponsors, Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union, Matanuska Electric Association and At The Barn MatSu, for making this FREE community event possible!

Protect Alaskan Farms

Every year, we lose farms that feed Alaskans to development. Alaska Farmland Trust works across the state to protect farmland and keep farmers farming on our most viable agricultural soils.

Join us in our cause and donate today!

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PROTECT YOUR FARMLAND

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How Conservation Works

1. Only 5% of food consumed in Alaska is grown in Alaska. The remainder is flown or barged into the state making our food system insecure.

2. The Alaska Farmland Trust is helping to change that. We have a rich history of growing food in our state, from early homesteaders to millennial farmers.

3. Alaska continues to attract the most intrepid producers. Alaskan soils are built from the rich river flood plains, glacial silt, and volcanic ash.

4. These soils are perfect for growing over 36 types of fruits and vegetables in the state.

5. Many farms are being lost due to development at an alarming rate.

6. Using a tool called conservation easements, we are able to permanently protect these at-risk soils.

7. We also work to link agricultural landowners with farm seekers through our FarmLink program.

8. Proceeds from every purchase or donation are put to work, protecting properties and building the agriculture industry of Alaska.

9. From our farms to your plate, you are helping sustain and build farms in Alaska. Thank you for helping us to protect Alaska’s food future!

OUR WORK

Farmland Protection

Protecting farms forever keeps good soil in production.

Farmlink Program

Connecting farmers with land keeps working lands in production.

Why we need to protect our farms

A look at our growing industry

THE NUMBER OF ALASKA FARMS GREW 18% OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS

There were 1,173 farms reported across the state of Alaska in 2022!

48%

of Alaskan
farmers are Women

The National average is 36%.

SMALL BUT
MIGHTY

The number of small farms (1-9 acres) is up 17%. It doesn’t take a lot of space to grow food in AK!

The Value of Food Sold Directly
to retail markets and food hubs
increased from
$3.5 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2022

ALASKA IS

TOP in the Nation

for NEW FARMERS

39% of Alaskan producers are young and beginning farmers (with less than 10 years of  experience).

BECOME A

FARMLAND SUPERHERO

The Alaska Farmland Trust envisions a future with thriving local food markets that will give Alaskans access to fresh, healthy food, and keep our farmers farming.