Extension food security series begins Nov. 17

November 10, 2020

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host a free, distance-delivered series on food security that begins Nov. 17.

Pexels photo by Anna Shvets. Tips for smart shopping at the grocery store is the topic for the Dec. 15 food security series.

Agents and staff from around the state will lead one-hour classes by Zoom at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 22. Participants may register once and attend any or all of the classes. Topics will include:

Starting and maintaining a home food pantry, Nov. 17

Exploring home freeze drying, Nov. 24

Chicken University, the basics on raising chickens, Dec. 1

Gardening and food security, Dec. 8

Smart grocery shopping, Dec. 15

Home food preservation overview, Dec. 22

Registration and more class details are available at http://bit.ly/AKFoodSecurity2020. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Gina Dionne at 907-786-6313 or gddionne@alaska.edu.