by alaskabusiness | Oct 11, 2023 | Agriculture, Government, News
The state recently updated regulations that open the door for industrial hemp production in Alaska and create a state-directed “endorsement” program through which industrial hemp products can be made and sold in Alaska.
by alaskabusiness | Aug 16, 2023 | Agriculture, Government, News
Alaska’s 2023 Farm Family of the Year title goes to Marja Smets and Bo Varsano of Petersburg, who own and operate Farragut Farm.
by Vanessa Orr | Jul 10, 2023 | Agriculture, Magazine
To supplement their income, farmers have given their land a second life as tourist destinations, wedding venues, product-tasting sites, and more, benefitting the farms, locals, and visitors who get to spend memorable moments on some of the state’s most beautiful homesteads.
by alaskabusiness | Jun 7, 2023 | Agriculture, Manufacturing, News, Small Business
A vegetable farm in Sitka and a packaged meal manufacturer from the Lower 48 that is expanding to Alaska are the prize winners at the 6th annual Sitka Food Business Innovation Contest.
by alaskabusiness | Jun 5, 2023 | Agriculture, Government, News, Tourism, Transportation
US Department of Agriculture grants and loan guarantees pay for village infrastructure upgrades, new fishing vessels, and a helicopter.
by Scott Rhode | May 31, 2023 | Agriculture, Energy, Featured, Government, News
The 2nd annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference included a greater emphasis on the food system as an aspect of sustainability, compared to the inaugural year.