BOARD OF AGRICULTURE & CONSERVATION

The Board of Agriculture & Conservation’s (BAC) mandate is to encourage and promote the development of agriculture as an industry throughout Alaska. It’s duties include administering the Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund and processing and approving loan applications. The Board meets at least eight times per year to conduct these duties.
The board is composed of seven members serving 3 year terms, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature in joint session. Members shall have the following qualifications:

one member shall have general business or financial experience;
one member shall be a member of a statewide agriculture promotion organization;
one member shall be a member of a soil and water conservation district established under AS 41.10.130(a) who is also engaged in commercial production agriculture;
four members shall be engaged in commercial production agriculture; each shall represent a different agriculture enterprise from the others, such as livestock production, dairy, vegetable production, grain production, horticultural production, and greenhouse and hydroponic production.

Board of Agriculture & Conservation Roster

2026 Board of Agriculture & Conservation Vacancies: Apply Here

2026 Regular Meeting Schedule

January	20^th
February	17^th
March	17^th
April	21^st
May	19^th
June	No Meeting
July	No Meeting
August	18^th
September	No Meeting
October	20^th
November	17^th
December	No Meeting

Meeting Minutes

Further information is available from the Division of Agriculture, 1801 S. Margaret Dr. Suite 12, Palmer, Alaska 99645; by phone, 907-761-3851. Alternative communication accommodations may be made with the ADA Coordinator (TDD No. 907-269-8411).

Department of Natural Resources Division of Agriculture

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE & CONSERVATION

Meeting Minutes

State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources