Alaska’s farmers markets to stay open this summer
Alaska’s farmers markets, like grocery stores and supermarkets, are considered “essential businesses” and will remain open this summer. Maria Bender…
What varieties grew well in the summer of 2019?
Glenna Gannon, left, and Nicole Carter prepare to transplant 2-plus-month-old celery as part of the 2019 variety trials. Heidi Rader…
Things to consider before starting a peony farm
By Heidi Rader Many have seen the news about the growing peony industry in Alaska and been captivated by the…
Sustainable agriculture conference set for Anchorage
Broccoli grows in raised beds inside a high tunnel operated by Kodiak Village Farms in Port Lions. Robbie Vennel will…
Peony industry honors researcher with Growers Cup
The Alaska Peony Growers Association awarded its Growers Cup to longtime University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Bob Van Veldhuizen. Bob…
Peony farming: Smaller reward than many imagined
Krista Heeringa harvests buds that are ready at Far North Flowers. Photo by Nate Heeringa By Heidi Rader In the…
Sustainable Agriculture Conference registration open
Registration is open for the 15th annual Alaska Sustainable Agriculture Conference, which will take place in Anchorage Feb. 20-22. Livestock…
Women in Ag Conference set for six Alaska sites
Brenda Mack Four additional sites will join the Women in Agriculture Conference on Jan. 25. Soldotna, Anchorage, Kodiak and the…
Resource planning professor Susan Todd to retire
Susan Todd poses with her graduate student, Sam Adams, and his son, Orin, during a retirement party. Susan Todd, an…
Women in Agriculture Conference scheduled for Jan. 25
The Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center and UAF will once again host the Women in Agriculture Conference, on Saturday,…