We’re building for the next generation of farmers and ranchers in Alaska villages
There are no rules when you need to provide food security . . .
Through our elders’ wisdom, our youth’s dreams, and our parents’ vision, we embrace our cultures to strengthen our food security and traditional lifestyle.
Our core activites
At AVI, we are committed to serving socially disadvantaged Alaska Native farmers, ranchers, and village small-scale agriculture producers. Rural Alaska needs are at the heart of our services.
We provide comprehensive support to Tribal Conservation Districts. This includes NRCS application document assistance, Board and member training, conflict resolution, assistance in developing documents for USDA FSA funding programs and application process, and creating marketing plans. AVI is here to support you every step of the way.
We provide practical technical assistance in developing business plans for our stakeholders, including agriculture business assistance, conservation best practices, and ranching opportunities.
Expanding Alaska Native agriculture education statewide
AVI’s instructional strategies establish clear links between course content and the learning objectives while introducing content and learning activities in a logical sequence.
The AVI education program is a rich tapestry of diverse agricultural educational needs of Alaska. AVI offers a wide array of exciting agriculture educational programs, including onsite workshops, online courses, zoom workshops, how-to-videos, and agriculture-related digital resources. Each program is designed with specific learning outcomes, required skills, and associated proficiency, providing a variety of options for the learners to explore and learn from.
Our Partners
USDA/NRCS Alaska
National Association of Conservation Districts
First Nations Development Institute
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cornell Small Farms Program
University of Maine
University of California Davis
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
