United Fishermen of Alaska
United Fishermen of Alaska (“UFA”) is the statewide commercial fishing trade association, representing 35 Alaska commercial fishing organizations participating in fisheries throughout the state and its offshore federal waters.
Current Members Groups & Directors – United Fishermen of Alaska
May 4, 2024 · Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association. Linda Behnken, Exec Dir, UFA Rep alfafishak@gmail.com Lauren Mitchell, 1st Alt UFA Rep Jeff Farvour, 2nd Alt UFA Rep. Alaska Scallop Association . Jim Stone, UFARep jstonecrab@gmail.com Tom Minio, 1st Alt UFA Rep Martin Lunde, 2nd Alt UFA Rep.
Who We Are – United Fishermen of Alaska
Support efforts to increase consumption of Alaska seafood. Promote quality standards – harvester to consumer. Protect consumer access to seafood by maintaining a stable supply of product to processors.
Commercial Fishing Facts – United Fishermen of Alaska
2022 Commercial Fishing Facts. As Alaska’s largest private‐sector employer, commercial fishing is a major contributor to employment and wages. The fishing industry employs tens of thousands of individuals producing billions of pounds of seafood for the US and the world.
As Alaska’s largest private-sector employer, commercial fishing and seafood processing is a vital component of the Alaska and US economies. The AK fishing industry employs tens of thousands of individuals producing billions of pounds of seafood for the US and the world.
Hall of Fame Members – United Fishermen of Alaska
In celebration of 50 years of Alaska statehood and sustainable seafood, United Fishermen of Alaska recognized individuals for their lifetime contribution to sustaining Alaska’s commercial fisheries and resources for the benefit of Alaska’s social and economic well-being.
May 5, 2023 · Virtually every U.S. State benefits from commercial fishing in Alaska! Key Statistics – Alaska fishing & seafood processing (2021 data): • 8,699 permit holders fished in 2021 –5,112 were Alaska residents 1
UFA strongly supports Alaska’s salmon enhancement programs that are carefully regulated to provide salmon for common property harvest by subsistence, sport and commercial fisheries without detriment to wild stocks.
Members – United Fishermen of Alaska
UFA’s ability to work effectively on issues is linked directly with the support we receive from our business and individual members. Joining UFA publicly underscores your support of our broad based efforts to enhance Alaska’s prosperity and our future.
Contact Us – United Fishermen of Alaska
United Fishermen of Alaska PO Box 20229, Juneau AK 99802. Physical Address: In the Alaska Fishermen’s Building at 410 Calhoun, Juneau, AK