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…
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! https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2020/04/22/agmatters-grizzly-greens-2020-4-22/
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2020/04/30/agmatters-farmers-markets-and-covid-19/
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…
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 Farm. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2020/05/27/ag-matters-seeds-and-soil-2020-5-27/
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2020/06/10/ag-matters-lindens-meats-2020-6-10/
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/10/17/ag-matters-10-16-2018/
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/10/09/ag-matters-10-08-2018/
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/09/12/ag-matters-09-11-2018/
Enjoy this edition of Ag Matters Radio featuring Alex Papasavas, Chef and Owner at Turkey Red in Palmer. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/09/05/ag-matters-09-04-2018/
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 &…
If you love Fire Island Bakery, you’re going to love this episode! https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/07/02/ag-matters-06-30-2018/
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….
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…
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2018/02/06/ag-matters-01-29-2018/…
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…
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/12/12/ag-matters-12-6-2017/
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/
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. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/11/08/ag-matters-11082017/
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. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/10/27/ag-matters-10262017/
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/
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy interviews Kelly Eggleston of Arctic Harvest Distillery, an all-Alaska Grown distillery in North Pole, Alaska. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/10/13/ag-matters-10122017/
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…
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. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/09/08/ag-matters-09072017/
Zack & Stefan from Bleeding Heart Brewery discuss their agriculture & local food connection with Amy on this edition of Ag Matters Radio. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/08/04/ag-matters-08022017/
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 &…
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! http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/category/programs/ag-matters/
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/
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/
In this weeks’ episode of Ag Matters Radio, Amy is joined by Margaret Adsit of Alaska Farm Tours for a discussion on agritourism. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/05/26/ag-matters-05262017/
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. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/05/10/ag-matters-05102017/
Amy and Misty VanderWeele discuss All Dahlia’d Up, a dahlia & other specialty flower farm in Palmer, Alaska. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/05/10/ag-matters-05042017/
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. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/04/24/ag-matters-04192017/
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…
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/
Amy discusses Alaska Beer week with Stephen from Arkose Brewery. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2017/01/20/ag-matters-01182017/
Director Amy Pettit converses with Mike about all the different ways to incorporate local food into your Holiday Meal planning. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2016/12/23/ag-matters-12212016/
A discussion with the publisher of edible Alaska. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2016/12/08/ag-matters-12072016/