The Bering Strait region Cooperative Extension outreach office offered 92 people who were in town for the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, as well as locals, an opportunity to learn about circumpolar reindeer husbandry on March 11-12 in Nome. The program was held in collaboration with the UAF Northwest Campus High Latitude Range Management Program.
The program started with photographs and an oral presentation about reindeer husbandry education, including meat production and value-added byproducts. An optional tour to the Midnite Sun Reindeer Ranch followed. Participants then had an opportunity for hands-on activities with a crafting workshop featuring reindeer products.
Iditarod guests created unique pieces of jewelry, keychains, and pouches, made of reindeer antler, hoof, bone and leather. The two-day event was free.
The program was led by Jackie Hrabok, a faculty member with the Cooperative Extension Service and High Latitude Range Management, and HLRM instructional support staff and student Bonnie and Doug Scheele.
