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Alaska Insight

A look at new farming and agriculture initiatives in Alaska

Season 2022 Episode 7 | 26m 30s

Alaska offers an abundance of wild foods, but when it comes to locally grown crops, we’re often at a disadvantage. What programs and efforts are underway to help lower our dependence on Outside shipments? Lori Townsend discusses food security with UAF Cooperative Extension Program's Casey Matney and the Intertribal Agriculture Council's Tikaan Galbreath.

Aired: 10/21/21
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