Thriving on Decay
Fungus farmers were growing in Alaska like, well, mold… but times have changed. Get to know this small but appetizing industry.
Agriculture
Anchor Point Greenhouse Chosen as 2026 Farm Family of the Year
The Poindexters, owners of Anchor Point Greenhouse, are the Alaska Farm Family of the Year for 2026 upon the farm’s 50th anniversary.
Consumers Seek Food Safety at Local Farmers Markets
The recent cyclospora outbreak has driven increased interest in Alaska-grown produce and farmers markets—a boon for growers who’ve contended with a particularly challenging growing year.
ACC’s Span Elite Acquires Arctic Harvest Deliveries
The founder of Alaska Harvest Deliveries transitioned to a new job helping entrepreneurs, so she sold the business to Alaska Commercial Company.
Seward Cruise Terminal Opens with Small Business Accelerator Award
At the ribbon cutting for Seward’s new cruise ship terminal, Exit Glacier Greenhouses won the inaugural $20,000 prize in Royal Caribbean’s Port Partners small business accelerator program.
Holding Fast: Kelp Farms Seek Broader Market Base
When a major mariculture grant program ends this year, Alaska’s kelp farms will face one of their biggest tests thus far.