2020 Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit

Juneau, Alaska Juneau, AK, United States

In 2020, the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program will present the 8th Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit. AYFS is designed to provide training, information and networking opportunities for commercial fishermen early in their careers.

Socially Distant and Locally Sourced: Selling Your Seafood Dockside

Online

The recording of the webinar is now available, below. Are you considering alternative markets for your commercial catch in this period of social distancing? Increased interest in buying foods directly from the producer and other market changes caused by COVID-19 may present new opportunities for fishermen. Join seafood and marketing experts from Alaska Sea Grant…

Free

Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business — Spring 2020

Online

Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business is a five-session online workshop for those considering or currently involved in direct marketing of seafood in Alaska. Topics include regulations marketing business planning quality discussion with direct marketers Presenters include seafood marketing and quality specialists, regulatory officials, and experienced direct marketers. The workshop, limited…

$135

COVID-19 Economic Relief for Alaska’s Small Seafood Businesses

Online

Information from the Webinar PDF of presentation slides including resource links Video recording of the webinar (View on YouTube) COVID-19 Economic Relief: Guidance for Alaska Seafood Businesses (bulletin) The CARES Act was created to provide economic relief to those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. In this webinar, we will cover provisions for small businesses through…

Free

Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business — Fall 2020

Online

Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business is a five-session online workshop for those considering or currently involved in direct marketing of seafood in Alaska. Topics include regulations marketing business planning quality discussion with direct marketers Presenters include seafood marketing and quality specialists, regulatory officials, and experienced direct marketers. The workshop, limited…

$135

COVID-19 webinar: Federal and State guidance and mandates for the Alaskan commercial fishing and seafood processing industries

Online

As Alaska gears up for another fishing season in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Alaska Sea Grant is assisting seafood processors and commercial fishing operations with accessing and understanding current safety operations guidance and mandates. This webinar will feature presentations from the CDC/NIOSH, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and the…

Training Alaska’s New Commercial Fishery Entrants: statewide strategy session

Alaska Sea Grant Anchorage Office 1007 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

This is a hybrid event, offered online and in-person. Alaska Sea Grant is continuing its project to understand the training needs of new entrants into commercial fisheries in Alaska. We are wrapping up the assessment portion of this project and are moving toward implementation, beginning with a strategy session among educators and training organizations serving…

Free

Food from the Sea: Needs and Strategies for Training Alaska’s New Commercial Fishermen webinar

Zoom

This is an online event. Alaska Sea Grant is hosting a webinar to discuss the results of the recently completed project Food from the Sea: Identifying the Needs and Strategies for Training Alaska’s Beginning Fishermen and the related National Sea Grant Young Fishermen's Career Development Projects funding opportunity. During this webinar we will talk about…

Free

Business of Fishing workshop

Fishermen's Hall 403 West Marine Way, Kodiak, AK

  The Alaska Sea Grant Business of Fishing workshop is a new one-day class offering commercial fishing business training in coastal communities around the state. It is designed for boat owners, permit holders and fishermen looking to upgrade their fishing operations and improve their financial management skills. The workshop covers a range of topics in…

Free