AFFECT empowers a new generation of Interior Alaskan farmers and producers to enhance local food security and build a sustainable, resilient food system.

AFFECT provides an avenue for individuals interested in farming to gain the experience and knowledge needed to successfully start a farm business in Fairbanks. Being tuition-free, the AFFECT program is accessible to any and all individuals who are interested in farming, regardless of their background, socioeconomic status, etc. Students visit a multitude of local farms and receive hands on training from our local farmers. Additionally, studenst recieve classroom training on business skills, and grow their own crops at various sattalite farms. Students receive a Farm Pre-Apprentice Certification by the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District upon successful completion of the program. 

Farmer incubation is where new farmers are provided land, equipment, training, business modeling, and a guaranteed market price at end of season to be sold to the food hub co-op if they wish. Farm land access for new farmers is provided through our network of arable land owners willing to share their space with food producers. Prior training is provided through the AFFECT farming education program.

The DEC certified processing kitchen supports the creation of value-added products for our creative community of food producers to reach retail markets legally and safely, without the enormous overhead of financing their own DEC certified kitchen.

Would you like to use a community kitchen to produce your own food products? Fill out this form!