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This is the second in series about Greenhouses in Interior. Plant Kingdom began its origins under the Cyndie Warbelow but was then sold to Stephanie Bluekens, a young, energetic, go getter young lady, who had love of gardening and worked at the greenhouse during her time off from working up on the north slope. She […]

Hay is the third largest crop grown in Alaska. There is such a large market for hay to feed, horses, cattle, goats, pigs and other livestock that it keeps the hay farmers busy. Yes, there is a market, but the cost of clearing land, and equipment needed to run a hay farm sometime far exceeds

Community Gardens are a place to garden, grow food, flowers and engage with other fellow gardeners. Community Gardeners grow food for their own needs, or to distribute to food banks, neighbors, families and to friends.  Its a place where gardeners come together to connect with the soil, people, find joy and peace.  On this episode

Tom Gross grew up in a large family where his Dad hunted, the kids cut meat and his mom prepared whatever was brought in.  It was a family affair, and the meat that was brought in was the staple for a large family.  The hunting for meat was not for enjoyment as much as it

My podcast with Callen Christensen was super informative!  I learned so much. Not only about his work with AFFECT program and Hydroponics, but his passion for Chaga. Chaga mushroom is a fungus that grows primarily on birch trees in cold climates. Chaga mushroom is a type of fungus that grows mainly on the bark of

Proposition 2 is on the ballot for upcoming elections on Oct 3, 2023.  It provides for total tax exemption for farm buildings in the borough. However, the caveat is that these farmers and growers have to derive at least 10% of their income from their farm activities.  Farm building must be used only for growing,

I had the privilege and honor to sit down with Erica Moeller, Owner, and HCIC, (Head Chic in Charge) of the Roaming Root Cellars, a storefront that brings produce, art, baked goods, condiments, meat and fish from all local producers and crafters. She was gracious enough to meet with me and we conversed happily about

On June 22, 2023, Assemblywoman Savannah Fletcher sponsored an Ordinance that would ask Fairbanks North Star Borough voters to vote on property tax exemption for agricultural building. The ballot will have this ordinance for voters on October 3, 2023. This ballot measure will grant property tax exemption on structures that are used for farming activity.

This article was written by Adrian Kohrt of UAF Cooperative Extension Services Spring is in the air! With the coming of spring, it is time to start thinking of the wide variety of freshfruits and vegetables that will soon be available. Red, orange, yellow, green, white, blue and purple – allthe colors in the rainbow

This is third in the series of articles focusing on growing food in interior Alaska. Beekeeping is a labor of love, it is expensive and very unpredictable in Alaska, especially with our changing summer weather patterns. And it is not for me! I am extremely cautious around bees and have been stung a few times