Kimchi is a spicy, healthy way to preserve vegetables
Fermentation offers a low-tech, energy-efficient way to not only preserve food but to potentially increase the nutrient value.
Constructing and managing the environment to keep your food fresh
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist A lot of people are thinking ahead as vegetables grow, salmon are caught and hunters…
Fuel prices may have not flattened out just yet …
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist Last week I was watching a classic comedy movie from the late ‘70s where the…
Getting the most out of the farmers market for you and your family
By Adrian Kohrt As the birds migrate back into town, the snow melts and leaves sprout, we finally see the…
4-H state horse contest centers on all things equine
By Marla Lowder On April 29-30, 54 youth from across the state came to Fairbanks to participate in the Alaska…
What to know about controlled environment agriculture and indoor grow lights
By Dario Canelon Controlled environment agriculture is a technology-based approach to food production. Its main objectives are to provide protection…
Raised beds make it possible to garden just about anywhere
Raised beds are a great option for gardening on top of a porch, concrete, or on poor, rocky soil. They’re ideal for corralling good soil while keeping it from getting compacted. They make it easy to employ no-till gardening and to eliminate weeds in the aisles, especially if your walkways are made of concrete or something else that completely keeps weeds from growing.
Biosecurity is key to keeping flocks safe from avian influenza
As many of you may have heard, the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in late April in a backyard poultry flock in Wasilla.
Get ready for great 4-H activities this summer
By Marla Lowder It’s been awhile since we have really been able to offer some of our great opportunities for…
Bolting: The biggest challenge with growing spinach in Alaska
By Heidi Rader I love fresh spinach so that’s why, even though much of the spinach I plant bolts (in…
Laughter really is the best medicine
By Reina Hasting With the first day of April being April Fools’ Day, it is no surprise that April is…
Know your invasive species so you don’t plant a problem
By Gooseberry Peter Spring is upon us, and people are looking forward with eager anticipation to summer gardening and landscaping…