Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Wasilla Middle School FFA gives updates to school board
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com During the October 2 Matanuska-Susitna Borough school board meeting, Wasilla Middle School (WMS) Future
More than 100 young farmers participate in annual livestock auction
By Maria Beck For the Frontiersman On Saturday afternoon, 123 youth auctioned off livestock projects to a crowd of eager
ASF Crops Superintendent starting new chapter
By Jacob Mann For the Frontiersman Alaska State Fair Crops Superintendent Kathy Liska is retiring from her long-held position.
Palmer man wins the 2024 Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off for the second straight year
By Jacob Mann For the Frontiersman Scott Robb won the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off for the second time in a
Alaska State Fair keeps the ‘Ag’ in agriculture
By Jacob Mann For the Frontiersman The 2024 Ag Games event drew numerous participants at the Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits
Governor signs three bills at the Alaska State Fair
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Amid the fun and food at the Alaska State Fair, Governor Mike Dunleavy took time
Palmer residents named 2024 Farm Family of the Year
Frontiersman.com A high point of the agricultural season, as well as the Alaska State Fair, is honoring Alaska’s
Family and flowers: Fresh Starts Farms continues tradition
By Maria Beck For the Frontiersman At Fresh Starts Farms, customers choose from a wide variety of flowers in the
Farming in Alaska all about food security
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Despite soil perfect for growing more than 36 types of fruits
2024 Friday Fling in full swing
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — The 2024 Friday Fling season is officially underway. Friday Fling is an annual summer
Local produce beginning to show up at farm stands
By Mark Kelsey For the Frontiersman Winter-weary Alaskans are finally getting their due with recent weather. But for local
Planting a passion: Local FFA program helps youth grow a love for agriculture, science
By Maria Beck For the Frontiersman From hosting a petting zoo during Colony Days, planting vegetables and flowers at the