Promoting Alaskan Food Sovereignty through Sustainable Tribal Agriculture
Stevens Village Bison Farm is a sustainable tribal agriculture project in Alaska focused on promoting health, wellbeing, and food sovereignty. The farm aims to produce healthy food, generate sustainable income, and provide educational opportunities. With a plains bison herd, a reindeer demonstration project, and partnerships with various institutions, the farm emphasizes tribal ownership, healthy animal practices, and maximizing existing resources to achieve its goals. Feasibility studies show high potential for success due to market demand, ideal locations, and strong operational capabilities.
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STEVENS VILLAGE BISON FARM A Sustainable Tribal Agriculture Project to promote Alaskan Health, Wellbeing, & Food Sovereignty
THE FARM Our Goal: Promote Alaskan Health, Wellbeing, & Food Sovereignty 1. produce healthy food for Alaskans 2. generate sustainable Tribal income and employment 3. provide agricultural research/educational opportunities
THE FARM Plains Bison Herd (~150) Reindeer Demonstration Project (4) 2,000 acres of fenced pasture with a corral and shoots, grain bins, assorted equipment
OUR PHILOSOPHY Tribally owned & operated Healthy animals Work with what we have
PARTNERS University of Alaska Fairbanks Reindeer Research Program University of Alaska Anchorage Business Enterprise Institute USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Tanana Chiefs Conference
FEASIBILITY STUDY Estimated carrying capacity 2,000 2010 census of agriculture Alaska reindeer herders produced more than 210,000 pounds of meat annually valued at $780,000 from around 15,000 animals ($160,000 byproducts).
FEASIBILITY: STRENGTHS Compliment bison operation Location & access to markets High demand in Alaska and nationally Pasture/facilities are ideal for raising reindeer Partnerships UAF has extensive knowledge Potential with Western Reindeer Herders
FEASIBILITY: WEAKNESSES Time and money Existing market is small Slaughter and processing facility Management experience
THANK YOU Ben Stevens benjamin.stevens@tananachiefs.org
