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Our agents host hands-on workshops in communities all over ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ on topics like food preservation, energy efficiency and nutrition and health. Join us in person or online.
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Events
Art-and-science exhibit depicts farming and permafrost interactions
June 25, 2026
An art-and-science exhibit explores the complexities of permafrost and its effects on farmers' lives. Installed along the path on West Tanana Drive, which parallels the Georgeson Botanical Garden, is the Permafrost Grown Art and Science Walk. This exhibit showcases art made by farmers and University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Fairbanks researchers who participated in Permafrost Grown, a project studying the interactions between permafrost and agriculture.
Food preservation, healthy living classes offered in Sitka
June 24, 2026
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Southeast ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ is offering food preservation, entrepreneurship and healthy living classes in Sitka from July 7-12. Extension professor Sarah Lewis will lead the workshops in collaboration with Jasmine Shaw from the Sitka District office.
Online food safety training course available statewide
June 24, 2026
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will offer a certified food protection manager training on Tuesday, July 7, with a proctor for testing available in Fairbanks. A certified food protection manager is responsible for ensuring that a food establishment complies with regulations.