Sitka Local Foods Network Archives

Food security concerns fuel Sitka’s adapted farmers market this summer

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW / Report for America | Jul 8, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The coronavirus pandemic has forced markets across Alaska to get creative this summer. Some are requiring masks, and others, like the Sitka Farmers Market, are going virtual. Read More

Sitka farmer’s market returns for the summer season

by KCAW Staff | Jul 5, 2019 | The Morning Interview

Nina Vizcarrondo and Charles Bingham join KCAW's Katherine Rose in a conversation about what's in store for the Sitka farmer's market this summer-. Vizcarrondo is the market manager; Bingham is the president of the Sitka Local Foods Network. Read More

Sitka’s ‘Food Business Innovation’ contest seeks entrants for ’19

by KCAW News | Dec 7, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Charles Bingham, with the Sitka Local Foods Network, and Hope Merritt, 2018 winner of the "Sitka Food Business Innovation" contest, discuss this year's event. Merritt founded Gimbal Botanicals, which supplies teas and other products made from the terrestrial and maritime plants of Southeast Alaska. Read More

Sitka food start-ups could win cash in upcoming contest

by Katherine Rose | Feb 27, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Local Foods Network wants to jump-start innovative food businesses in the community -- and is willing to contribute cash to see it happen. The Network is offering $3,000 in prize money in a contest for food entrepreneurs. Read More

Breaking bread at the Sitka Farmers Market

by KCAW News | Aug 30, 2017 | The Morning Interview

The Sitka Local Foods Network is hosting two more Farmer's Markets this summer: September 2nd and 9th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at ANB Hall. Market Manager Nina Vizcarrondo was joined by sourdough baker Jeff Goudeau, Read More