Palmer Fred Meyer Harvests Second “Golden Carrot” for 2020
The award recognizes the retailer’s marketing creativity and success during the fourth-annual “Alaska Grown $5 Challenge” campaign.
Agriculture
Division of Agriculture Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants through March 22
The grant program seeks to enhance Alaska’s specialty crops’ competitiveness, sustain farmers’ livelihoods, and strengthen local communities.
Micro Grants Available to Improve Security of Alaska’s Food Supply
While Alaska enjoys the benefits of a global supply system, it is simply responsible to support home-grown systems we can rely on, just in case,” says David W. Schade, director of the Division of Agriculture.
Halibut Cove Bates Family Is Alaska’s Farm Family of 2020
Greg and Weatherly Bates operate Alaska Shellfish Farm, which produces and sells oysters and mussels and recently expanded into the kelp market.
AFDF Announces 2021 Seaweed Farm Start-up Training Program
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation and partners have released the registration for a Seaweed Farm Start-up Training Program to be held for Alaska residents interested in starting their own seaweed farm in Alaska.
UAF Feature: Fire-hazard Trees Could Heat Greenhouses to Feed Rural Alaska
UAF graduate student Eva Burk is helping rural communities develop a plan to utilize local resources to improve food security.