As winter approaches, farmers and gardeners make plans for spring crops. Climate change effects on the growing season in Alaska means new opportunities and challenges for the future. Will residents, even in the arctic, be able to grow enough food for their winter use? What are the prospects for food security and micro economies in remote regions of our state? We’ll visit an arctic gardening event and explore the changing agriculture scene on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Liz Snyder, Director, Food Research, Enterprise, and Sustainability Hub (FRESH)
- Rainey Nasuġraq Hopson, Owner, Gardens in the Arctic
- Rick Thoman, Alaska Climate Specialist, International Arctic Research Center
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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.
