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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
Jun 22, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
Ag Matters 6/3/2020 The State of Alaska, Division of Agriculture Plant Materials Center(PMC) is an incredibly valuable resource for commercial agriculture producers across the State. From seed cleaning and variety trials to the State’s new Hemp Program, in this...
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...
Jun 22, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Latest News, Resources
Ag Matters 6/17/2020 There are two USDA Farm Services Agency regions in Alaska, the northern region headquartered in Delta Junction and managed by Lloyd Wilhelm and the southern region based out of Palmer and managed by Erin Sturdivant. Both regions are seeking...
Apr 17, 2020 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Latest News, Resources
Ag Matters 4/15/2020 Amy interviews Jodie Anderson, Director of the Mat Su Experiment Farm & Extension Center about recent events impacting the Agriculture community. AGMatters: Alaska Grown in the Shadow of COVID-19...
Mar 15, 2019 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Latest News
The Board and Staff of the Alaska Farmland Trust recognize the importance of the State Division of Agriculture and the services they provide to the agriculture industry as a whole. In response to the proposed budget cuts released in February of 2019, the following...
Mar 1, 2019 | Ag Programs
The Board and Staff of the Alaska Farmland Trust recognize the importance of the State Division of Agriculture and the services they provide to the agriculture industry as a whole. In response to the proposed budget cuts released in February of 2019, the following...
Oct 25, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
Director Keyes joins Amy on Ag Matters for his quarterly update about projects and activities of the Alaska Division of Agriculture. Ag Matters 08/22/2018...
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...
Jul 12, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Ag Matters 06/25/2018...
Jul 12, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Crop Production
Commercial hemp production. Ag Matters...
Jun 12, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy chats with Representative Geran Tarr about the successful passage of HB 217 and the creation of a new House Resources Sub Committee focused on Food Security issues. Ag Matters 06/05/2018...
Jun 12, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
Director Keyes visits with Amy and updates her on key happenings across the Division and across the State. Ag Matters 05/16/2018...
Jun 12, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio Amy interviews Kevin Fochs Alaska FFA Association Director and Skye Reimers, the State Officer Team Reporter. Ag Matters 05/01/2018 AUTHOR | Kerry Nelson FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) envisions a future in which all...
May 1, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Did you know that Alaska is home to an Agriculture in the Classroom program? Learn more in this edition of Ag Matters Radio with Amy and her guest Mel Sikes, Alaska Ag in the Classroom Coordinator. Ag Matters 04/11/2018 AUTHOR | Kerry Nelson Mel Sikes came up to...
Apr 6, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Crop Production, Vegetable Production
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio Amy’s guest is Allie Barker of Chugach Farm in Chickaloon. Ag Matters 03/27/2018 AUTHOR | Kerry Nelson Hard work, contagious passion and pure grit only scrape the surface of Allie Barker’s character. She and her husband Jed...
Mar 9, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
The Alaska Farmers Market Association (AFMA) is made up of farmers market managers from across Alaska who are interested in furthering the success of direct marketing in our State. On this edition of Ag Matters Radio Amy & AFMA Director Robbi Mixon discuss the...
Feb 24, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
The Alaska Farm Bureau is the largest producer group in Alaska, working hard to be a voice for agriculture on policy and issues that will help strengthen the industry. Amy Seitz is the Executive Director of the AFB; she joined Amy on this edition of Ag Matters Radio...
Jan 19, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Events/Workshops
There is so much exciting activity on the Kenai Peninsula surrounding local food and in this episode of Ag Matters Radio Amy and her guest Heidi Chay, District Manager of the Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District, discuss many of them including: the Kenai...
Jan 4, 2018 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Events and Workshops, Events/Workshops, Farm Business Planning
Margaret is the former Executive Director of the Alaska Farmland Trust, and now manages a number of different projects for the Trust. On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, she and Amy chat about three different programs including: FarmLink, upcoming workshops and South...
Dec 28, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts the Agricultural Census every five years; on this edition of Ag Matters Amy’s guest is Sue Benz, Alaska’s only Agricultural Statistician. They talk about the history, importance and impact...
Nov 20, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Events/Workshops
Patrick Ryan is an Education Specialist at the Alaska Botanical Garden (ABG); his 21 years of teaching in an elementary classroom makes him the perfect fit for all of the education programs at ABG. He & Amy discuss the many events & activities held at the...
Sep 29, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amys’ guest is State of Alaska, Division of Agriculture Director Arthur Keyes, with his quarterly update. On the second half of the show, Suzy Crosby calls in to discuss the hot topic of Board of Game Proposal 64. Ag Matters...
Aug 29, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Events/Workshops
On this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy interviews Cindee & Jennifer about Alaskan’s only Bioshelter and the concept of Permaculture Design. Ag Matters...
Aug 21, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
In this edition of Ag Matters radio, Amy & Susanna discuss the Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center. Susanna is the new Director (as of April 2017) and tells us all about her vision for the Farm. Ag Matters 08/16/2017...
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...
Jul 22, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Business / Succession Planning Resources
In this edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy discusses the many benefits of the States’ Alaska Grown Program with Market Access & Food Safety Manager Johanna Herron. They talk about the unique features available to members and Johanna introduce a few new...
Jul 10, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
For the 31st edition of Ag Matters Radio, Amy and her guest Laura Porter discuss nutrition & mental health, the quality of local food & animal feeds in Alaska and a number of other interesting topics. Ag Matters 06/28/2017...
Jun 27, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Director Keyes and Amy discuss hot topics at the Division of Agriculture, including the 5 for 5 challenge, Farm Family of the Year and more! Ag Matters 06/21/2017...
May 19, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Resources
Amy & Rob discuss the many different programs and services offered by the State of Alaska, Division of Agriculture, Plant Materials Center. Ag Matters 05/17/2017...
Apr 28, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Events/Workshops
Amy & Mel discuss different ways to get involved with Alaska Agriculture Day on this episode of Ag Matters Radio. Ag Matters 04/26/2017...
Apr 14, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Events/Workshops
Kevin Fochs, the State Director of the Alaska FFA, joins Amy for a discussion about FFA activities in Alaska including the upcoming State Convention, being held in Palmer the week of April 17th. Ag Matters...
Mar 17, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Amy & Division Director Arthur Keyes discuss current agriculture-related bills in the legislature, activities at the Division of Agriculture and the “Food & Agriculture Awareness Week” happening in Juneau March 13-17, 2017. Ag Matters...
Feb 16, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Amy and Representative Geran Tarr discuss agriculture-related legislation including HB 46. Ag Matters...
Feb 3, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Amy Pettit has a conversation with Jodie Anderson about the many different programs and opportunities involved with the Division of Agriculture Farm to Institution program. Ag Matters...
Jan 27, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
Amy has a discussion about the Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) with co-chair Liz Snyder. Ag Matters 01/26/2017...
Jan 13, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Alaska Farmer Highlight
Megan Talley from Spring Creek Farm discusses many of the outstanding programs they are offering including internships, TILTH and South Central Alaska CRAFT. Ag Matters...
Jan 4, 2017 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs, Latest News
Alaska Farmland Trust Director Amy Pettit has a discussion about the new FarmLink Program with Coordinator Margaret Adsit. Ag Matters...
Dec 15, 2016 | Ag Matters, Ag Programs
A discussion with the Director of the Alaska Division of Agriculture, Arthur Keyes. http://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2016/12/15/ag-matters-12142016/
