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…
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…
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…
Too much or not enough zucchini? A matter of perspective.
By Heidi Rader Right about now you might be experiencing a glut of zucchini among other things. When I was…
You can grow bush, pole, runner and fava beans in Alaska
The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the…
Compost happens but there are ways speed up the process
By Julie Riley Once upon a time in a summer without COVID-19, I thought it would be great fun to…