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Agriculture

USDA Approves Alaska’s Industrial Hemp Program

USDA Approves Alaska’s Industrial Hemp Program

by alaskabusiness | Jan 7, 2022 | Agriculture, Government, News

The US Department of Agriculture approved the Alaska Division of Agriculture’s plan for industrial hemp production, to stay in compliance with federal law.

$1.8 Million in Food Security Grants

$1.8 Million in Food Security Grants

by alaskabusiness | Dec 27, 2021 | Agriculture, Government, News

Two new US Department of Agriculture programs–the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) and the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant–are bringing $1.8 million to Alaska.

The Roaming Root Cellar Wins Golden Carrot Award

The Roaming Root Cellar Wins Golden Carrot Award

by alaskabusiness | Dec 3, 2021 | Agriculture, News, Small Business

A small business in Fairbanks that grew from a bus to a storefront in a year has won the 2021 Golden Carrot award from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in recognition of its Alaska Grown display creativity, support of Alaska Grown small businesses, and success during the fifth annual “Alaska Grown $5 Challenge” campaign.

New Owners Spare Palmer Slaughterhouse

New Owners Spare Palmer Slaughterhouse

by alaskabusiness | Nov 15, 2021 | Agriculture, News

Local livestock farmers will continue to have access to an Alaskan-owned, in-state slaughterhouse with the sale of Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage to Todd and Sherrie Elsberry, who raise hogs in North Pole.

Seaweed, Strawberries, and Rhodiola Get Specialty Crop Grants

Seaweed, Strawberries, and Rhodiola Get Specialty Crop Grants

by alaskabusiness | Nov 4, 2021 | Agriculture, Government, News

The Division of Agriculture has awarded $217,388 in Specialty Crop Block Grants to seven Alaska organizations as part of its effort to enhance Alaska’s food security and promote Alaska’s specialty crop industry.

Study: Cannabis Tops All Alaska Crops

Study: Cannabis Tops All Alaska Crops

by alaskabusiness | Nov 3, 2021 | Agriculture, News

Cannabis has a greater wholesale value than all other agricultural commodities in Alaska combined, according to a study by marijuana hub website Leafly.

2021 Fair Brings Return of End-of-Summer Rituals

2021 Fair Brings Return of End-of-Summer Rituals

by alaskabusiness | Sep 22, 2021 | Agriculture, News, Tourism

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Alaska State Fair was back in full swing this year, with guests returning to the fairground for a jam-packed schedule of Fair fun.

Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021

Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021

by alaskabusiness | Aug 19, 2021 | Agriculture, Government, News

The owners and operators of Chugach Farm grow nutrient-dense food through sustainable and regenerative methods with a focus on living self-sufficiently.

Tlingit & Haida Completes Construction on New Greenhouse

Tlingit & Haida Completes Construction on New Greenhouse

by alaskabusiness | Jul 12, 2021 | Agriculture, Alaska Native

Tucked behind the Edward K. Thomas building in Juneau is Tlingit & Haida’s new dome-shaped greenhouse. The project has been months in the making and is based on a vision for a tribal community garden to create food sovereignty.

June 11 Is Agricultural Education Day at the Nenana River Bridge

June 11 Is Agricultural Education Day at the Nenana River Bridge

by alaskabusiness | Jun 3, 2021 | Agriculture, News

DNR’s agricultural division will present a full day’s program of information and demonstrations on Interior agriculture in general, as well as a new 140,000-acre land development.

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