Last week we had the chance to eat out at Knick River Lodge’s Raven’s Perch and we were impressed by the menu and the chef’s commitment to buying locally grown produce. The executive chef, Michigan native and descendent of potato … Read More
Author Archives: Kristi Short
Growing Corn in Alaska
We get a lot of questions about growing corn in Alaska, so we took a second to sit down with farmer Carol Kenley who owns and operates Kenley’s Alaskan Vegetables and Flowers. Carol, along with her mother June, has been … Read More
Top 10 AK Tours Just One Hour North of Anchorage
I think the biggest challenge about coming to Alaska and finding AK tours within an easy distance from downtown Anchorage is that you think they aren’t accessible and/or you have to stay in the big city. While there are some … Read More
Alaska Farmland Trust Receives Prestigious Tourism Award
Alaska Farm Tours received the prestigious Chuck West Award at the at the 2017 annual Alaska Tourism Industry Association Annual Conference. … Read More
What You Need to Know About Farming in Alaska
Have you ever idly considered farming in Alaska. It can be easy to dream about tilling virgin soils with mountains towering over the background and fresh creek water coming from fresh snow melt. The truth, however, is not as pretty … Read More
Top Anchorage Restaurants to Visit that Support Local Food in Alaska
Must Visit Restaurants in Anchorage Traveling to Anchorage? Something you’ll quickly notice is the expensive cost of food in Alaska due to Alaska’s remoteness. That is why local food in Alaska is a big deal. Anchorage is over 2,000 land … Read More
Fruit Farming Alive and Well in Alaska
A Local Look at Fruit Farming in Alaska Every farmer begins by growing his first crop. For local Palmer FFA advisor, agricultural teacher and farmer, Don Berberich, that first crop was when he was eight years old and his dad … Read More
Alaska Farmland Trust: Saving Farmland, One Acre at a Time
Saving Farmland: An Important Alaskan Resource At Alaska Farm Tours, we are proud to support and promote the work of the Alaska Farmland Trust as they are working on saving farmland in Alaska. Established in 2005, the Alaska Farmland Trust … Read More