Sugary drinks: Not what the doctor ordered
By Adrian Kohrt What do flavored juice drinks, sweetened tea, non-diet sodas, coffee drinks, sports drinks, electrolyte replacement drinks, and…
Celebrate Earth Day by making healthy choices
By Reina Hasting Earth Day is April 22. According to the Library of Congress, it was first observed on April…
Kaspari honored with conservation award
By Julie Stricker, UAF Cooperative Extension Service Phil Kaspari has been an integral part of the Delta Junction agricultural community…
Iditarod an opportunity for reindeer-related outreach in Nome
The Bering Strait region Cooperative Extension outreach office offered 92 people who were in town for the finish of the…
Think ‘beyond the table’ during National Nutrition Month
By Leslie Shallcross The national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has deemed the month of March as National Nutrition Month….
Spring thinking, from starting seeds to heating your greenhouse
By Art Nash When the days start to gain noticeable light and we begin to bump up toward 32 degrees,…
Program helps low-income residents eat healthier for better quality of life
By Reina Hasting Today’s column serves as an excellent opportunity to share information about one of the UAF Cooperative Extension…
Creating a usable, well-stocked pantry
By Adrian Kohrt You know those days when you come home from work, and all you want to do is…
Take time to test for radon and look out for your lungs
By Art Nash Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced from decaying, subsurface uranium. Radiation particles are transmitted through…
Give your time and yourself this new year
By Marla Lowder As we are on the brink of a new year, we are about to make resolutions like…
Getting through a season of good cheer when you aren’t feeling cheerful
By Leslie Shallcross For some Alaskans, winter’s bracingly cold temperatures and soft, beautiful northern daylight bring a sense of calm…
Keep your indoor air safe during unexpected outages
By Art Nash Many parts of Alaska are getting hammered with heavy snow. In addition, heavy winds in some areas…