The UAF Cooperative Extension Anchorage Outreach Center serves Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, with nearly 40% of the state’s population. Anchorage schools are among the most varied in the country. While 75% of school families speak English, the remaining 25% speak 100 different languages, such as Spanish, Hmong, Samoan and Filipino.
The district offers outreach programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; integrated pest management; nutrition; and 4-H and youth development.
Upcoming events
Events
Mar 04
Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12 – 1pm
Join Mat-Su Master Gardener President Jenny Weaver as she explains the fundamentals of gardening in Alaska. This free class will be held in person at the UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, as well as via Zoom.
Please use this for either option or visit .
For questions, please contact the Matanuska Experiment Farm front desk at 907-745-3360.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Mar 07
Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206
Friday, March 6, 2026, 4 – 6pm
Join the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center for a Seed Swap! Bring seed packets to swap (they do not need to be new/unopened) and take some seed packets home with you! Along with seeds, we will have information about our Community Garden space, upcoming classes, what&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;s happening in our community, and more!
Location: 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer
Drop in any time during the designated hours. Try something new in your garden this summer! If you&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;d like to donate seeds beforehand, please drop them off at Kerttula Hall between 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday -Friday.
For more information, contact the front desk at 907-745-3360.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/anchorage/8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Mar 07
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Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9am – 5pm
The Delta Farm Forum is an annual event for the Interior Alaska agriculture and farming community. The 2026 event is the 54th annual forum. Throughout the day, relevant information will be presented from agricultural producers, scientists and researchers, representatives from businesses and agricultural agencies. A sit-down potluck luncheon will be served from noon-1:30 p.m., and door prizes from our sponsors are given away throughout the day. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District.
This event is free and open to the public.
Main dishes, potato & dinner rolls will be provided by our sponsors. Guests are asked to follow this schedule when bringing a dish: A-F = vegetable or fruit, G-L = desserts, M-R = pasta or rice, S-Z = salads.
Location: Delta High School Small Gymnasium, 1664 N.Clearwater Ave, Delta Junction
For more information, contact Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/anchorage/8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar, Tribes CES calendar
Could this event have 200 or more attendees? There are campus considerations for large events.: FALSE
Events
The Outreach Center is open to walk-ins
9 AM - 4 PM MONDAY - THURSDAY
We are available by phone, email or by appointment
8 AM - 5 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
We will be closed November 13 and 14 to attend the Alaska Ag Conference & Grazing Lands Symposium.
Phone: 907-786-6300
Email: anchorage.ces@alaska.edu
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