Agriculture
Despite its relatively small size, the agriculture industry in Alaska remains an important one. From small, locally-owned farms to innovative, rural projects that use sustainable energy, Alaska Business covers the economics of agriculture and how entrepreneurs and established business owners continue to grow this field in Alaska.
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Palmer Slaughterhouse Dodges Closure with Purchase by Soldotna Rancher
Soldotna rancher Ben Adams is the new owner of the Palmer USDA-approved slaughterhouse, keeping options open for store sales of Alaska meat.
State Awards $254,000 to Five Specialty Crop Projects
Five Alaska agricultural programs get a boost this year from federal funds for projects ranging from cooking classes to potato production.
Palmer Potato Pioneers Chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the Year
Longtime Palmer-area farming family Bruce and Vickie Bush selected as the 2024 Farm Family of the Year in recognition of years of service.
Grow North Farm Raises Urban Produce for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Grow North Farm launched its sixth season last week with a plan to operate a daily farm stand on weekdays through the summer.
Alaska Science Forum: The Gardening Potential of the Last Frontier
Charles C. Georgeson, a special agent in charge of the United States Agricultural Experiment Stations, was tasked with finding out if crops and farm animals could survive in the mysterious land acquired just twenty-one years earlier from the Russians.
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