Workshops & Classes

A CFPM is knowledgeable about food safety practices and uses this knowledge to provide consumers with safe food, protect public health and prevent foodborne illnesses. Alaska regulations require food establishments to have at least one CFPM on staff. Please contact Leslie Shallcross at lashallcross@alaska.edu, or call 907-474-2426 for the code required to sign up for the test.

PSEP provides training for Alaskans intent on becoming certified pesticide applicators with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Control Program. This option provides you with the study materials and then you'll set up the exam at a later date. Contact Phil Kaspari pnkaspari@alaska.edu if you have specific questions.

PSEP provides training for Alaskans intent on becoming certified pesticide applicators with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Control Program. This option provides you with the study materials and then you'll set up the exam at a later date. Contact Phil Kaspari pnkaspari@alaska.edu if you have specific questions.

Get your hands dirty and dig into the world of seed starting with Mallory Smith, harvest manager for Alaska Harvest Collaborative. In this hands-on class, you'll learn the secrets to successfully starting your own seedlings indoors before the outdoor growing season begins. April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arctic Health greenhouse classroom. AHRB 1W05.
$40; student discount available.

Contact: mjsmith23@alaska.edu

 

Learn the essentials of garden composting in a hands-on workshop led by Mallory Smith, harvest coordinator for Alaska Harvest Collaborative. May 20, 5:30-7:30 at Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden.
$40; student discounts available. Contact Smith at mjsmith23@alaska.edu.

Alaska Harvest Collaborative's Garden Plumbing 101: Hands-On Irrigation Techniques

Join AHC for a hands-on workshop exploring different irrigation systems to fit your garden’s needs. May 13, 2026. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $40. Student discount available.
For more information, contact AK.harvest@alaska.edu

Mallory Smith will lead a hands-on class covering gardening basics: where to grow, soil prep & fertility, transplanting versus direct seeding and irrigation. 
$40
June 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 
Meet at entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden

Learn about the design and uses of a solar kiln to dry lumber. Discuss best practices and get hands-on experience.

May 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Led by Brian Bond, professor and associate dean of Extension at Virginia Tech. $25.

National Laboratory of the Rockies Alaska (NLRA) campus, 955 Draanjik Drive,  Fairbanks

For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu or 907-474-7192.

Do you love pickled vegetables, sauerkraut, and kim-chi? Youʼll be astonished by how easy it is to make your own! In this class you will learn the basics of lacto-fermentation and vinegar pickling for tasty homemade snacks and digestive health.

April 19, 12:30 p.m. - Pickling & Fermenting Vegetables $25

Location: The Classic Cook, 378 East Pioneer Ave. 

Contact Sarah Lewis for more information at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu or 907-455-2010.

Professor of Extension, Sarah Lewis, will lead a Pressure Canning Basics class in Homer at 11 a.m. April 19, 2026.

$20

Location: The Classic Cook, 378 East Pioneer Ave. 

Contact Lewis for more information at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu or 907-455-2010.

Professor of Extension Sarah Lewis will offer an overview of the new Alaska Homemade Food Rules at 2 p.m. in Homer on April 19, 2026.
$20

Location: The Classic Cook, 378 East Pioneer Ave. 

Contact Sarah Lewis for more information at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu or 907-455-2010.

The B3 (Better Bones & Balance) program combines strength, power training and group fitness activities for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia or a risk of future low bone density. Contact Sarah Lewis at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu before enrolling to ensure eligibility. 907-455-2010

9-10 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from April 7-May 2 at Tongass Fitness, 5322 Shaune Drive, Juneau

$150

Join Extension Professor Sarah Lewis and local foraging expert and author Corinne Conlon to sustainably gather local, wild, edible plants and learn about their uses in cooking. April 25, 2026, 1-7 p.m. Auke Recreation Area. $80.

Learn to safely preserve meat and vegetables, as well as soups, for the pantry shelf. In this hands-on workshop, Professor of Extension Sarah Lewis will teach pressure canning safety and skills for people of all experience levels.

April 17, 5-9 p.m. 

Location: Cook InletKeeper Community Action Studio, 35911 Kenai Spur Hwy, Unit 13

Contact Sarah Lewis for more information or to request a fee waiver at sarah.lewis@alaska.edu or 907-455-2010.

Learn about the design and uses of a solar kiln to dry lumber. Discuss best practices and get hands-on experience.

May 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Led by Brian Bond, professor and associate dean of Extension at Virginia Tech. $25.

Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer

For more information, contact Matt Labrenz at mtlabrenz@alaska.edu or 907-474-7192.

The three-day PSEP provides training for Alaskans who intend to become a certified pesticide applicator with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Control Program. April 21-23, 2026 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Contact Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215. Materials mailed to participant: $100

Learn how to make fresh spring rolls, healthy versions of tasty dipping sauces, and a fruity dessert. This workshop is led by Paula Veshti in partnership with UAF Cooperative Extension Service on Sunday, March 29, at 5-7 p.m. at See House, 611 Lincoln St. Cost: $30.
 

RESCHEDULED! Sitka cab driver, fisherman, teacher and musician Hank Moore will teach a class from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at See House, 611 Lincoln St. Learn to cook and enjoy a meal of greens, black-eyed peas and black cod, "Hank Style."
$40