2026 Farm Family of the Year Nomination Form

The Alaska Division of Agriculture and Alaska State Fair would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the many hardworking farm families across Alaska by inviting the public to submit nominations for the 27th Annual Farm Family of the Year Award! With support from Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union, the Alaska State Fair and Division of Agriculture established the award in 2000 to honor an Alaska farm family that epitomizes the spirit of the industry, and to show appreciation for hardworking Alaskans committed to agriculture and mariculture. The winning Farm Family of the Year will be presented with the award at this year's Alaska State Fair Director's Reception in Palmer, Alaska on opening day.

Nominations should include details about the family and how they fulfill the following criteria:

- Production of quality Alaska Grown products;

- Community involvement and positive leadership;

- Involvement in agriculture industry organizations including local, state, and federal organizations;

- Overall farm family image, family history, and unique or special production.

There's more! In celebration of Alaska Agriculture Day which occurs on Tuesday, May 5th of this year, those who nominate a farm family will be entered into a drawing for an Alaska Grown gift basket! The nomination period is open from May 5th- June 12th. The winner of the Alaska Grown gift basket will be notified after the nomination period closes. Only one submission is necessary for entry into the drawing.