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.
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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.
USDA Releases EIS with Preferred Alternative to Exempt Tongass from Roadless Rule
Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomed the news, stating, “After conducting a thorough, multi-year public process, the Forest Service has once again acknowledged that this onerous rule has imposed an unfair burden on our state.”