Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems

Across the circumpolar North, communities face similar challenges in building resilient and sustainable food systems due to harsh climates, remote geographies and rapidly changing environmental conditions. 

The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts a monthly seminar series designed to engage researchers, students and community members in dialogue about food systems and agricultural challenges across the circumpolar North. Each session will feature a 30-minute presentation followed by open discussion, encouraging audience participation and interdisciplinary connection.

While the series centers on agriculture and wild-harvested food in Alaska and other northern regions, its broader goal is to inspire curiosity, strengthen partnerships, and support resilient, sustainable food systems.

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Upcoming Seminar: Collaboration at the Gardens with Lacey Higham

Tuesday, February 10, noon - 1 p.m.

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Speaker: Lacey Higham, directing manager of the Georgeson Botanical Garden

The Georgeson Botanical Garden is part of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, which was established in 1906 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to explore the agricultural potential of Alaska. ÃÛÌÒTV now owns the farm. The garden showcases the research being conducted at the farm and provides opportunities for the community focused on education, exploration and play.  

Higham will share examples of how the Georgeson Botanical Garden has helped with efforts to cultivate and distribute food, celebrate new crops and engage the community. She seeks to create new opportunities for partnerships with researchers, organizations and community members. 

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Future Seminars

For more information, contact Laura Weingartner at 907-474-6009 or lgweingartner@alaska.edu.