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 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...
Oct 25, 2018 | Ag Matters, Events/Workshops, Resources
The Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) conference is one of the largest in Alaska. Listen to Amy’s interview of Casey & Janice to learn more about what to expect at this years’ workshop. Ag Matters...
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...
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, Livestock Production, Resources
Amy hosts Dr. Bob Gerlach and Amy Seitz for an update on the MOVi issue in the sheep & goat industry. Ag Matters: MOVI in Alaska 05/29/2018...
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, Resources
This edition of Ag Matters Radio features a conversation and discussion with the three primary agriculture lenders in Alaska: the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ARRC), the Alaska Revolving Loan Fund (ARLF), and the USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA). Ag Matters...
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 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...
Nov 13, 2017 | Ag Matters, Resources
Sarra Khlifi is the Program Coordinator for the Alaska Food Coalition; on this edition of Ag Matters Radio Amy & Sarra discuss the upcoming Farm Bill and its impacts on the Alaska Food System. Ag Matters...
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...
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...
