Think turnips, radishes and rutabagas when going for root crops
By Heidi Rader The Brassicaceae family includes a bunch of vegetables that grow super well in Alaska’s often cool weather….
Marie Rice to be honored in 4-H Hall of Fame
Longtime Kodiak 4-H leader Marie Rice has been named to the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Because of the pandemic,…
Incorporating entomology into your homeschool program
By Heidi Rader Because of the continued uncertainty around how and when schools will open this fall and because I’m…
It’s that time of year to get the wood stove ready
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist, UAF Cooperative Extension With fall approaching, our heating season is coming soon. Many Alaskans like…
Beet Growing Basics
By Heidi Rader Beets are a versatile, tasty and nutritious root vegetable. Apparently, like cilantro, some people have a strong…
Gardening, farming series offered by Zoom
Mat-Su agriculture and horticulture agent Steve Brown will lead one-hour lawn, farm and gardening classes by Zoom in September. All…
4-H has kept moving during the pandemic
By Marla Lowder These past few months and even now our world has changed. We don’t know how long it…
4-H and FFA reach out in a virtual world
4-H and FFA have taken some creative approaches to programming during the pandemic. Dillingham 4-H usually hosts an annual culture…
Some benefits of working from home
By Reina Hasting We’ve been adapting to COVID-19 restrictions for a while now. Although I try to be optimistic, not…
Using your Garden in your homeschool curriculum
By Heidi Rader This fall, many parents are considering homeschooling, perhaps for the first time, like me. It’s a daunting…
More youth chalk coding kits available
Alaska 4-H invites all Alaska youth to Chalk it Up! More free kits are available for youth ages 5-18 who…
Celebrating Events that are Healthy and Fun
By Adrian Kohrt Special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries and parties, do not have to be sit-down affairs where you…