Palmer Slaughterhouse Dodges Closure with Purchase by Soldotna Rancher
Soldotna rancher Ben Adams is the new owner of the Palmer USDA-approved slaughterhouse, keeping options open for store sales of Alaska meat.
Tag: Division of Agriculture
State Awards $254,000 to Five Specialty Crop Projects
Five Alaska agricultural programs get a boost this year from federal funds for projects ranging from cooking classes to potato production.
Blue Market AK Wins 2023 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge
Spenard Blue Market AK store has won the Alaska Division of Agriculture’s 2023 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge.
Long-Sought Alaska Grain Reserve Launches
The State of Alaska is investing $1 million for an Alaska Feed Grain Reserve Program to improve food and animal feed security for Alaskans. The money will be used to purchase feed grains grown in Alaska, by Alaskan farmers, to be stored, sold, and replenished in perpetuity.
DNR Releases Updated Regulations, Opening the Door for Industrial Hemp Production
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.
Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021
The owners and operators of Chugach Farm grow nutrient-dense food through sustainable and regenerative methods with a focus on living self-sufficiently.
Nominations Sought for 2019 Alaska Farm Family of the Year
The Alaska Division of Agriculture invites the public to submit nominations for the 20th Annual Farm Family of the Year award, which will be presented at the 2019 Alaska State Fair.
Plant Materials Center’s Annual Seed Sale Starts April 17
The Alaska Plant Materials Center (PMC) will begin its annual sale of grass, grain, and flower seeds on April 17 and continue selling seed through the end of the growing season.
Alaska Timber Industry Needs Increased Tongass Harvest
Alaska’s timber industry varies greatly by region within the state and there is great potential for growth of the industry.