Southeast Alaska is defined by the waters, islands, resources and people of the Inside Passage. Fjords, waterfalls, lakes, mountains, and glaciers shape landscapes that are rich with fish, minerals, forests, scenic beauty, and wildlife. For thousands of years, adventurous, capable people have made a successful living in this bountiful region, but there are always unique challenges requiring creative solutions.

To help people meet challenges and create lasting solutions, the Juneau staff and agents offer programs throughout Southeast Alaska. We are constantly working to “take the University to the people” and engage with the people of Southeast to identify and meet the needs of our many and diverse communities.

Presenters will discuss various topics, including an overview of marketing startegies, ADEC cottage food rules and temporary food booth rules. Register here.

Join the Juneau Garden Club and CES Juneau District as we celebrate... 
Alaska – a Peony Paradise, Juneau – the Primrose Capitol and Skagway – the Garden City! Friday March 7, 7-9 p.m. will be a free discussion on horticultural adventures in business. Saturday March 8, 10-5:30 p.m. will be the main symposium on gifts of gardening. Fee is $40.00. There will be a reception at Paradise Cafe from 6-7:30 p.m. Register here.

Join Quentin Fong, Seafood Marketing Specialist, and Brennan Smith, Seafood Scientist, Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, and Kate Idzorek, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, for a 4-session course on the specialty food business. Register here.

The 2014 Juneau Master Gardener Class is now open for registration! Special note; For the first 20 registrants, a very generous offer for $50 taken off your class tuition is thanks to the Southeast Master Gardener Association! This means that the out of pocket cost for the course this year will only be $100 upon completion of your 40 service hours ($150 to be refunded when complete). Register online here or call Susie for more information (907)796-6221.

Give your kids the chance of a lifetime to have a rich, international experience! Please share this information with families that have 10–18-year-old children throughout Southeast Alaska. Note - The outbound is a very affordable program relative to other options and lasts for a full month, there are also full year exchange options though 4-H.

Click on the links here or contact Darren to find out more about 4-H global citizenship and cultural immersion by hosting and being hosted. Though our strongest and longest exchange program in Alaska 4-H has been with Japan, there are MANY other countries that you can do exchanges with through 4-H!

Join us for the 10th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference March 11-13, 2014 in Fairbanks! Please visit the SARE website for more information.

There is also a pre conference workshop on Participatory Plant Breeding with Jim Myers, Professor of vegetable breeding and genetics at Oregon State University.