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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Opinion: Washington can’t fix drug prices by becoming a pharmacy
By Dan Savickas Taxpayers Protection Alliance The Trump administration announced the launch of “TrumpRx,” a government-run website designed to
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.
Grocery shoppers willing to pay more for Alaska Grown produce, study finds
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon How much are Alaskans willing to pay for produce that is homegrown? A newly published
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.
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
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
Teas to nourish your plants
By Ellen Vande Visse Worm tea. Manure tea. Herbal extract tea. Compost tea. Just what are all these homemade “teas”
Celebration Saturday marks preservation of 40 acres of ag land
PALMER — Much has changed in the Mat-Su Valley since that travel-weary band of Colonists arrived by train in
Upper Susitna communities celebrate Earth Day
DENALI PARK — Spring is in the air, and the Upper Susitna Valley is celebrating it and this planet we call
Cooperative extension to host produce conference
PALMER — The annual Alaska Produce Growers Conference Feb. 1 at the Palmer Depot will highlight information for small-scale growers.
‘Winter Conservation’ classes begin Thursday
PALMER — Wasilla and Palmer Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Mat-Su College are co-sponsoring a free Winter Conservation
Alaska Food Resource Working Group meets Jan. 9
Frontiersman.com The Alaska Food Resource Working Group will discuss their respective roles in Alaska’s food system, particularly with