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Alaska Farmland Trust
  • About Us
    • Vision & History
    • Board Members & Staff
    • Accountability & Reports
    • In the Press
  • Our Work
    • Current Projects
    • Protected Farmland
    • Agricultural Conservation Easements
    • Ag Matters
    • Events
  • Take Action
      • Become a Monthly Donor
      • Donate
      • Business Support
      • Planned Giving
      • Bequests
      • Gifts of Stock and Securities
      • Charitable Remainder Trusts
      • Charitable Lead Trusts
      • Donating Conservation Easements
      • Giving Land to the Farmland Trust
      • Gift of a Remainder Interest
  • Farmlink
      • About Farmlink
      • Post Your Farm
      • Looking for Farmland?
      • FarmLink Login
      • Farm Business Resources
      • Toolbox for Farmland Seekers
      • Resources For Landowners
      • Recordkeeping for Your Farm Business
      • Farm Taxes
      • Six Part Folder Organization for Farm Taxes
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Alaska Farm Tours – New Direction

Jun 23, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Ag Matters 4/8/2020 You probably know Alaska Farm Tours as the incredible local tour company that provides you behind the scenes access to farms in South Central Alaska. Due to Covid 19, their strategy and business model for this summer has changed. Tune in as Amy...

Grizzly Greens

Jun 23, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Farm Business Recordkeeping, Spotlight on Ag Businesses, Vegetable Production

Ag Matters 4/22/2020 Where do your greens come from? Grizzly Greens offers fresh, local hydroponically grown greens with a weekly subscription service. Nothing fresher! AGMatters: Grizzly Greens...

Update with Arthur Keyes

Jun 23, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses, Vegetable Production

Ag Matters 4/29/2020 How is Covid 19 impacting the local food system, farmers markets and agricultural production? Amy chats with Arthur Keyes, local farmer, farmers market owner and agriculture advocate about how the pandemic is changing our industry. AGMatters:...

Alpenglow Skin & Hair Care

Jun 23, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Ag Matters 5/6/2020 Covid 19 has brought to light the importance of shopping as locally as possible. In this episode of Ag Matters you’ll learn about hair and skin care products made with natural, wild Alaskan products by our neighbors to the south at Alpenglow...

Seeds and Soils Farm

Jun 22, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Resources, Spotlight on Ag Businesses, Vegetable Production

Ag Matters 5/27/2020 Whether you’re looking for inspiration to launch a garden for personal food production or to break into commercial farming, there’s no doubt that you’ll be inspired by Amy’s conversation with Jennifer and Seeds and Soils...

Lindens Meats

Jun 22, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Latest News, Resources, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Ag Matters 6/10/2020 The demand for local meat is at an all-time high and in this interview Amy chats with Steve Linden about what sets his business apart from other options. AG Matters Linden’s Meats...
Ag Matters 10/17/18 with Wild Scoops Ice Cream

Ag Matters 10/17/18 with Wild Scoops Ice Cream

Oct 25, 2018 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Do you know what the main ingredients in ice cream are? Enjoy this edition of Ag Matters Radio where Amy interviews Elissa of Wild Scoops Ice Cream. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 10/10/18 with Al Poindexter of Anchor Point Greenhouse

Oct 25, 2018 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Al Poindexter has been connected to Alaska Agriculture since birth – enjoy this edition of Ag Matters Radio where Amy & Al talk about his current endeavor, Anchor Point Greenhouse. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 09/12/18 with Seeds of Change

Oct 25, 2018 | Ag Matters, Crop Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses, Vegetable Production

Alaska Seeds of Change is a mission-based hydroponic greenhouse in Anchorage; listen to this edition of Ag Matters Radio to learn more from Cheyanne & Courtney. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 09/5/18 with Alex Papasavas of Turkey Red in Palmer

Oct 25, 2018 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Enjoy this edition of Ag Matters Radio featuring Alex Papasavas, Chef and Owner at Turkey Red in Palmer. Ag Matters...

7/25/18 Ag Matters with Don Berberich

Aug 13, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Don Berberich taught Agriculture Education at Palmer High School (PHS) for 28 years. In this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy & Don discuss his retirement, the future of Ag Education at PHS, and his farm operation “Juice, Jelly & Jam.” Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 7/4/18 with Jason Croft of Fire Island Bakery & Turnstone Farm

Jul 12, 2018 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

If you love Fire Island Bakery, you’re going to love this episode! Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 3/14/18: Dulce Ben-East of Alaska Wild Harvest

Mar 19, 2018 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Alaska Wild Harvest is the largest producer of birch syrup IN.THE.WORLD! On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy & Dulce discuss all things Alaska birch syrup related, from harvest steps to new products, ingenuity to 29 years of production. Ag Matters 3/14/18 |...

Ag Matters 2/28/18: Jan Newman of Grow Palmer

Mar 9, 2018 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses, Vegetable Production

Jan Newman is the Champion behind the civic association that is Grow Palmer. On this episode of Ag Matters, Amy & Jan discuss: the history of the group, the new partnerships that have evolved for 2018 and how volunteers can get involved. Ag Matters 03/02/2018...

Ag Matters 1/31/18 with Ryan Wiswesser of Chugach Chocolates & Alaska Artisanal

Feb 6, 2018 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amys’ guest is Ryan Wiswesser, owner of Chugach Chocolates & Alaska Artisanal – two incredible Alaska Value-Added businesses that are focused on sourcing as much Alaska Grown and small-batch foods as possible. Ag...

Ag Matters 1/24/18 with Rachel Christy of Alaska Blooms Peony Farms

Jan 27, 2018 | Ag Matters, Crop Production, Flower Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Rachel Christy and her husband began Alaska Blooms Peony Farm in 2011; this season they will harvest approximately 10,000 cut flowers off of 3500 plants! Amy & Rachel discuss all things peony from how to over-winter the crowns to where you can purchase her cut...

Ag Matters 12/6/17 with Mary Smith, editor of edible ALASKA

Dec 12, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

edible ALASKA is a quarterly publication that celebrates Alaska’s local food scene, season by season. Editor Mary Smith joins Amy on this edition of Ag Matters as they discuss the stories, features and highlights of the magazine. AG Matters 12/6/2017...

Ag Matters 11/29/17 with Matt & Lia from Barnacle Foods

Dec 5, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Kelp salsa…kelp pickles?! Who knew? On this edition of Ag Matters, Amy’s guests’ are Matt & Lia of Barnacle Foods in Juneau. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/12/01/ag-matters-11-30-2017/  

Ag Matters 11/1/17 with Evie Witten of Evie’s Brinery

Nov 9, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy & Evie Witten discuss the process of fermentation and how Evie transforms Alaska Grown products into delightful, shelf stable ferments at her business Evie’s Brinery.  Ag Matters 11/1/2017...

Ag Matters 10/25/17 with AFTC Board Member & Farmer Michelle Church

Oct 28, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Michelle Church has been a Board Member of the Alaska Farmland Trust for many years; she & her husband own & operate Moonstone Farms, located on an original Colony Farm in the Valley. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 10/18/17 with Robert Fithian of Alaska Yaks

Oct 21, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Livestock Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

On this edition of Ag Matters Radio Amy & her guest Robert Fithian of Alaska Yaks discuss why yak are the perfect animal for Alaska. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 10/11/17 with Kelly Eggleston of Arctic Harvest Distillery

Oct 13, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy interviews Kelly Eggleston of Arctic Harvest Distillery, an all-Alaska Grown distillery in North Pole, Alaska. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 9/20/17 with Chef Clayton Jones

Sep 27, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

This edition of Ag Matters Radio features Chef Clayton Jones and a discussion about his efforts to source Alaska Grown products in his food businesses, which have ranged from being the Head Chef of a number of high profile Anchorage restaurants to his most recent...

Ag Matters 9/6/17 with Nick & Leah of FoundRoot

Sep 12, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

In this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy learns about the sustainability efforts of seed saving and vegetable production in South East Alaska with her guests. Nick & Leah own FoundRoot, an open-pollinated seed company based in Haines, Alaska. Ag Matters 09/07/2017...

Ag Matters 8/2/17 with Bleeding Heart Brewery

Aug 5, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Zack & Stefan from Bleeding Heart Brewery discuss their agriculture & local food connection with Amy on this edition of Ag Matters Radio. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 7/26/17 with Brad St Pierre of the Tanana Valley Farmers Market

Jul 28, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

The Tanana Valley Farmers Market is the oldest market in the State! Market Manager Brad St.Pierre joins Amy on this edition of Ag Matters for a fun discussion about all the things that make the market work so well.  Brad & his wife Christine also own Goosefoot...

Ag Matters 7/12/17 Overwintering Bees in Alaska with Nathan Broumley

Jul 14, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

In this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy & Nathan discuss beekeeping in Alaska, including all of the details about overwintering bees in Alaska.  What equipment is needed, what type of bees perform best in Alaska and SO.MUCH.MORE!...

Ag Matters 6/14/17 with Mt McKinley Meat & Sausage Co LLC

Jun 20, 2017 | Ag Matters, Livestock Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

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. Ag Matters 06/14/2017...

Episode 27 5/31/17 Broiler Production & The Bogard Food Hub

Jun 6, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Livestock Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

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. Ag Matters 05/31/2017...

Ag Matters 5/26/17 with Margaret Adsit of Alaska Farm Tours

May 26, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

In this weeks’ episode of Ag Matters Radio, Amy is joined by Margaret Adsit of Alaska Farm Tours for a discussion on agritourism. Ag Matters 05/26/2017...

Ag Matters 5/10/17 with Brian Olson of Alaska Berries

May 16, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

On this edition of Ag Matters, Amy & Brian Olson discuss all that is Alaska Berries – from berry production to wine making, and all things in between. Ag Matters 05/10/2017  ...

Ag Matters 5/4/17 with Misty VanderWeele from All Dahlia’d Up

May 10, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Flower Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Amy and Misty VanderWeele discuss All Dahlia’d Up, a dahlia & other specialty flower farm in Palmer, Alaska. Ag Matters 05/04/2017...

Ag Matters 4/19/17 with Arctic Harvest & AK Cold Climate Permaculture Institute

Apr 24, 2017 | Ag Matters, Events/Workshops, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy has two guests – Kyla Byers from Arctic Harvest Deliveries and Cindee Karns from the Alaska Cold Climate Permaculture Institute. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 4/5/17 with Amy Seitz of the Alaska Farm Bureau

Apr 10, 2017 | Alaska Farmer Highlight, Livestock Production, Organization, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

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 quick...

Ag Matters 3/22/17 with Richelle Plummer of the Mat Su Farm Co-Op

Mar 24, 2017 | Ag Matters, Alaska Farmer Highlight, Livestock Production, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Amy & Richelle discuss the history, growth and vision of the Mat Su Farm Co-Op including egg & broiler production in the Mat Su Valley. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 1/18/17 Arkose Brewery & Alaska Beer Week

Jan 23, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Amy discusses Alaska Beer week with Stephen from Arkose Brewery. Ag Matters...

Ag Matters 12/21/16 Including Alaska Grown in your Holiday Meal Planning

Jan 23, 2017 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

Director Amy Pettit converses with Mike about all the different ways to incorporate local food into your Holiday Meal planning. Ag Matters 12/21/2016...

Ag Matters 12/7/16

Dec 14, 2016 | Ag Matters, Spotlight on Ag Businesses

A discussion with the publisher of edible Alaska. Ag Matters...

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