Staying clean and safe with grocery shopping
Masks, handwashing, hand sanitizer, social distancing, bare shelves … the new norms for anxiety-producing trips to the grocery store. I…
Want to grow more food this summer? First, make a plan
This summer, many people are thinking about ramping up their food production. It’s a healthy activity you can do at…
FFA convention goes virtual
Social distancing did not prevent the Alaska FFA program from hosting its annual convention. The virtual convention met April 14-16…
Greenhouses remain open in Fairbanks with curbside pickup, service to rural Alaska
With the burgeoning interest in gardening this year, many will probably be relieved to hear that, so far, greenhouses in…
Online gardening, food and health programs!
While University of Alaska offices are closed, Cooperative Extension will offer a variety of distance-delivery programs, including several upcoming sessions…
How much snow?
How much snow can my roof take? Well, it depends on how your home was built in terms of its…
The beauty and benefits of planting purple vegetables
If you’re enticed by color, consider planting purple vegetables this season. Beautiful in the garden, purple vegetables can actually provide…
Online gardening and food preservation classes!
While University of Alaska offices are closed, Cooperative Extension will offer a variety of distance-delivery programs, including several upcoming sessions…
Extension goes online!
While University of Alaska offices are closed, Extension is taking it online and offering a variety of distance-delivery programs from…
Routines can help us through tough times
As I sit here in my house doing a 14-day self-quarantine after traveling to a meeting the first of March,…
What vegetable varieties grew well in summer 2019
In summer 2019, we tested different vegetable varieties at the Georgeson Botanical Garden. In replicated trials, we trialed beets, snap…
Office closure extended through April 30
The closure of Cooperative Extension offices has been extended through April 30. While our offices are closed to the public,…