Grown alaska agriculture. Watch the video on youtube. While consumers may have a difficult time finding informed advice from the outside local extension. As part of the food and fiber marketing system in alaska you are encouraged to utilize the alaska grown logo in conjunction with sales of farm products grown in alaska.
Alaska grown covering food security in alaska. The state of alaska contains some 500 farms covering about 830000 acres in 2015 mainly to the northeast of the states largest city anchorage in the matanuska valley. Must contend with unpredictably short growing seasons yearly infestations of various insects long daylight hours and even the occasional mid season frost.
Calves in 2016 reindeer bison and yak. Here is a short list of food crops that even a novice gardener can grow relatively easily. There are a handful of crops that do well in alaska.
If at all possible please call 907 745 7200 about alternative arrangements to in person visits. Alaska grown celebrating more than 30 years. The farms produce greenhouse and nursery crops as well as hay 20000 tons dairy produce potatoes 140000 cwt and livestock including cattle 11000 inc.
The alaska grown program is designed to increase consumer awareness and consumption of alaska agricultural products. An alaskan grown gigantic pumpkin along with cabbage kohlrabi and turnips displayed at the tanana valley state fair in 2010. The alaska grown brand is all about authenticity and promoting the success of alaskas agriculture industry.
Greenhouse and nursery crops are the fastest growing agricultural segment in the last frontier state with other important commodities including hay dairy potatoes and cattle and calves. Alaskas history is littered with failed agricultural enterprises. Contributing a net value of over 3 million to the states economy annually potatoes are one of the most valuable crops grown in alaska.
Planting usually begins in the middle of may when the day length reaches about 17 hours and the growing season continues through september. The offices of the division of agriculture are open but strictly practicing social distancing. Effective immediately all uaf cooperative extension service offices are closed to the public through until further notice as a precaution in light of the coronavirusclients may make inquiries by phone or email as employees will continue to work.