Matanuska Experiment Farm contributes to food security
The Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center contributes to the food security of Mat-Su area through several initiatives. Young potato…
Volunteers help with long-running boreal forest study
The 33rd annual measurement of all white spruce trees in the Reserve West hectare reference stand near Fairbanks took place…
As gardening booms, UAF gives well-researched advice
Interest in growing and preserving local foods has been increasing in Alaska for several years, but the coronavirus pandemic has…
Botanical society plans drive-through peony fundraiser
It’s peony season, and the Georgeson Botanical Garden Society will sell the showy flowers again this year. Because of COVID-19,…
Georgeson Botanical Garden blooms, welcomes visitors
The Georgeson Botanical Garden is blooming and welcomes visitors. Although the lilacs have peaked since this photo was taken recently,…
Spring planting at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm
Alan Tonne, Kieran Gleason and Erin Carr plant spring wheat at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Spring planting is underway at…
A COVID-19 story from a rugged UAF researcher
By Ned Rozell After the final steps of a long run in early March, Greg Finstad took his pulse rate….
Alan Tonne recognized for 35 years at UAF
Alan Tonne stands in the Fairbanks Experiment Farm weather station. He records weather data daily. UAF photo by J.R. Ancheta…
Web tool forecasts climate effects on Alaska agriculture
By Michael Delue A new web tool from University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists makes data for agricultural planning in Alaska…
OneTree and ACEP provide birch-tapping supplies
Barb Sivin, an education specialist with the school district’s home school association, loads some OneTree birch sap kits into her…