With hay running at $10-12 per bale in Alaska combined with low snowfall in the winters and dry summers, the cost of hay can get pricey for livestock owners across the state. Given this, introducing new forms of feeding might … Read More
Farming in Alaska Blog
January on an Alaskan Farm
Despite the frost on the trees and the chill in the air there is much to do on a farm in January. January is a month of experimentation, organization, and planning for farm owners Michelle and David Church of Moonstone … Read More
The Story Behind The Photos of Alaska Farms
If you are anything like me, then you know that there is nothing more beautiful than seeing photos of Alaska farms, fresh farm produce or fields. They are addictive, especially photos of Alaska’s farms and ranches. When I first met … Read More
Why My Heart Belongs to Alaska Agriculture
This January marks the sixth year anniversary of when I started working for the Alaska Farmland Trust, the local Alaska land trust dedicated to protecting Alaska’s agricultural land. I was 23, full of ideals, and passionate about agriculture. I also, … Read More