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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Food security at heart of classes on ag basics
Frontiersman.com With spring at least on the calendar and local green thumbs looking ahead to Alaska’s short growing
“His legacy lives on.” Remembering Bruce Bush
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman Known among the Valley farming community for his dedication to sustaining agriculture in Alaska
Can Alaska feed itself? Mat-Su’s State Sen. Hughes says there’s room for optimism, but it will take time
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Can Alaska feed itself? In an increasingly uncertain world, it’s an important question.
Preserving a Legacy: Alaska Farmland Trust moves to protect the historic Grover Farm in Palmer
In the heart of Alaska’s rich agricultural region, the Alaska Farmland Trust Corporation(AFTC), in partnership with the USDA
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By Mark Kelsey While extraction industries command the most attention in Alaska, a less noticeable, but equally important, industry is
Governor’s new agriculture department spurs optimism in farm communities but many remember sharp 2019 cuts to state’s farm support
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska is one of the few U.S. states without a Department of Agriculture.
Adopt A Farm Animal this holiday season
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman Valley residents young and old are welcome to adopt a farm animal for 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
Save Farms! fundraising event draws large turnout
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — The 2024 Save Farms! event hosted by the Alaska Farmland Trust drew a sizable
Rose Marie "Tiny" DePriest
Rose Marie “Tiny” DePriest Rose Marie “Tiny” DePriest passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 19th, 2022 at Primrose
Checking in on Santa’s reindeer, tracking their flight
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman As Santa and his reindeer make their final preparations for the big event this weekend, Alaska
State aims $1 million at livestock farmers hit by rising cost of feed, but some see unmet need
By Lisa Phu Alaska Beacon The cost of animal feed has risen this year and the weather in Alaska has