Ag Matters 8/29/18 with Denali Meat Company
Learn about South Central’s newest USDA slaughter facility in this interview with Denali Meat Company. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/08/29/ag-matters-08-28-2018/
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8/8/18 Ag Matters with Scott Mugrage of Mugrage Hay & Cattle
Scott Mugrage of Mugrage Hay & Cattle has been involved in agriculture production his entire life; learn more on this edition of Ag Matters. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/08/08/ag-matters-08-07-2018/
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Ag Matters 5/30/18 with Dr. Bob Gerlach, State Veterinarian and Amy Seitz, Alaska Farm Bureau
Amy hosts Dr. Bob Gerlach and Amy Seitz for an update on the MOVi issue in the sheep & goat industry. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/05/30/ag-matters-05-29-2018/
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Ag Matters 2/14/18 : State Division of Agriculture Director Arthur Keyes
State of Alaska, Division of Agriculture Director Arthur Keyes is a quarterly guest on Ag Matters Radio; in this edition, Arthur catches us up on recent happenings in Alaska agriculture including the potential for a new Livestock position at the Division…
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Ag Matters 12/13/17 with Todd Pettit of Little Pitchfork Ranch
Todd & Amy discuss the intricacies of bison production on the farm he owns & operates in Palmer, Alaska, Little Pitchfork Ranch. Todd’s grandparents homesteaded the property in the 1950’s and overtime it has produced hay, beef cows, bison &…
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Ag Matters 10/18/17 with Robert Fithian of Alaska Yaks
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio Amy & her guest Robert Fithian of Alaska Yaks discuss why yak are the perfect animal for Alaska. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/10/20/ag-matters-10192017/
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Ag Matters 9/13/17 with Chris Flickinger from Kodiak Island
On this edition of Ag Matters radio, Amy’s guest is Chris Flickinger, cattle rancher from Kodiak Island. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/09/15/ag-matters-09142017/
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Ag Matters 8/9/17 with FFA Member Skye Reimers
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy’s guest is 16 year old Skye Reimers, a local 4H & FFA member who shares about the livestock component of the upcoming Alaska State Fair, and specifically the Jr Livestock Auction. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/08/11/ag-matters-08102017/…
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Ag Matters 6/14/17 with Mt McKinley Meat & Sausage Co LLC
Amy’s guest for the 29th edition of Ag Matters is Ray Nix of Mt McKinley Meat & Sausage Co LLC. They discuss the new ownership structure, changes to processes, and future plans. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/06/17/ag-matters-06142017/
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Episode 27 5/31/17 Broiler Production & The Bogard Food Hub
Richelle Plummer updates Amy on the Mat Su Farm Co-Op, broiler (meat bird) production in the Mat Su Valley and all of the potential of the Bogard Food Hub. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/06/04/ag-matters-05312017/
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Ag Matters 4/5/17 with Amy Seitz of the Alaska Farm Bureau
Amy Seitz is a 3rd generation Alaskan farmer, operating Lancashire Farm on the Kenai Peninsula. She’s also the Executive Director of the Alaska Farm Bureau. Amy & Amy discuss a number of topics including fiber production, Farm Bureau activities and a…
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Ag Matters 3/22/17 with Richelle Plummer of the Mat Su Farm Co-Op
Amy & Richelle discuss the history, growth and vision of the Mat Su Farm Co-Op including egg & broiler production in the Mat Su Valley. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/03/24/ag-matters-03222017/
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Ag Matters 3/1/17 Wooly Pigs with Rayne Reynolds
A fun discussion about the Mangalista “wooly” Pig with Rayne Reynolds of Frozen Oak Farm in Palmer. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/03/01/ag-matters-03012017/