Growers' Expo
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:30 am – 5 pm
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
KLFC, the Alaska Farm Bureau, and Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District have been working hard to organize all of the Central Peninsula's growing and farming resources under one roof. With this fun event, we're hoping to educate and inspire local gardeners, farmers, and growers of all sorts!
Lunch preorder coming soon!
Please check back in 1–2 days to preorder your lunch for the Growers' Expo.
Schedule
8:30 am: Doors Open
9:30 – 10:30 am: Native Plant Germination with Josh Smith from Bear Mountain Forest Nursery
10:45 – 12:00 pm: Low Tunnels and Plastic Mulch with Casey Matney from UAF Cooperative Extension
12:30 – 1:15 pm: Lunch Break (food for sale by Ooakzen)
1:15 – 1:45 pm: Growing A Successful Business In Your Backyard: A panel discussion with Alaskan agricultural entrepreneurs
2:00 – 4:00 pm: Connection Circuit: A fun opportunity to connect with your neighbors who are growing, gardening, grazing, foraging, and more!
5:00 pm: Doors Close
Casey Matney
Josh Smith
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