Petersburg Veggie Growers Honored as 2023 Farm Family of the Year
Alaska’s 2023 Farm Family of the Year title goes to Marja Smets and Bo Varsano of Petersburg, who own and operate Farragut Farm.
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Aquaculture Planning to Boost Alaska Economy
Federal and state agencies are embarking on a three-year process to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas where Alaska waters would be opened to new permits for farming marine resources.
Repeat Winner of ‘Golden Carrot’ Award
For the second year in a row, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ “Golden Carrot” award for promoting locally grown products goes to The Roaming Root Cellar.
Hilcorp the Sole Bidder in State and Federal Cook Inlet Lease Sales
The only bidder in the December 30 Cook Inlet lease sales was Hilcorp, buying leases on six state tracts and one in federal waters.
More Than $1M Bid on Farm Tracts Near Nenana
A special agricultural land auction near Nenana is the first phase of the state’s attempt to bring more farming to the 140,000-acre Nenana-Totchaket area.
Soldotna Shepherds Honored as 2022 Farm Family of the Year
Alaska’s 2022 Farm Family of the Year title goes to Martha Merry, Amy Seitz, and Jane Conway of Soldotna, who own and operate Lancashire Farm.
DNR Approves Methane Hydrate Drilling
State authorities are giving the green light to a research effort by the governments of the US and Japan to extract frozen natural gas from Alaska.
State Land Auction Includes Farm Tracts Near Nenana
A special agricultural land auction is added to the state’s standard annual sale of undeveloped tracts, in hopes of starting a new farming boom in the Interior.
DNR Establishes Online Portal for Miners to Pay Royalties
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has established an online system for miners working on state land to submit annual production royalties and mining license taxes.
State Grants Available for Food Security, Specialty Crops
The Alaska Division of Agriculture is accepting applications through March for two grant programs, one to promote specialty crops and the other to improve food security.