Agriculture, farmer’s markets and fresh produce. It’s planting time for farmers and backyard garden enthusiasts. What’s new with the changing ag scene in Alaska and what will it mean for raising more food right in our state? And how will a changing climate affect food production? We’ll ask on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Amy Petit, Executive Director, Alaska Farmland Trust
- Margaret Adsit, Owner/Operator, Alaska Farm Tours
- Jodie Anderson, Director, Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center
- Leah Wagner, Owner, Foundroot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr.) will host it’s first Monthly Market on Friday, July 12 from 4-8 p.m. Follow Anchorage Community Land Trust on Facebook for more information
- For a full list of farmers markets around the state, visit the Alaska Farmers Market Association’s interactive market directory
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
