Question 1

What is the Interior Alaska Food Network?

Accepted Answer

Is a group of individuals that have a mission to improve Food Security in the Interior of Alaska through policy, promotion, education of the local food system. Interior Alaska Food Network is currently umbrellaed under the Alaska Food Policy Council.

Question 2

What is IAFN's vision?

Accepted Answer

A healthy secure food system that benefits all interior Alaskans.

Question 3

What is IAFN's mission?

Accepted Answer

Improve Food security across interior Alaska.

Question 4

How can an individual learn more about IAFN?

Accepted Answer

IAFN meets the second Thursday of every month at the Fairbanks Community Food Bank in their conference room. The meetings begin promptly at 1:00 PM and usually last about one hour. 
 
IAFN also has working groups that meet throughout the month to work on various projects.

Question 5

Who makes up IAFN members?

Accepted Answer

IAFN is made up of people from all walks of life. We have people representing from Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation, Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District, Cooperative Extension, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Interior farms, Fairbanks North Star Borough and more.
 
All of these individuals work to provide support through networking and collaboration.

Question 6

How can I become a member?

Accepted Answer

It's pretty simple and we hope that you will take the time to learn about your local food system and how you can help improve it. 
 
Come to our monthly meeting or request a conference call. Join our google group to receive communications from us regarding meetings, agendas, projects, and volunteer opportunities.

Question 7

Where can I find your google group listserv?

Accepted Answer

Click here to be directed to the google group. Once there request to be added.

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