Find out in a free webinar what is changing in some of the state’s key berry species and what Alaskans can do to ensure that future generations have berries to pick. The webinar will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, from noon-1 p.m. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/BerryClimate. Katie Spellman, an award-winning research associate professor at the University […]
Currants are getting their day in the spotlight at the Far North Currant Festival. Currants, a type of berry, grow well in Alaska and are found across the state, with varieties ranging from a translucent red to trailing black. They are easy to grow and a nutritious addition to home gardens or as a specialty […]
Discover the ancient and delicious art of pickling in a two-hour, hands-on workshop in Anchorage. Leif Albertson, a health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the class. This workshop is not just about preserving food; it’s about creating a nutritious, economical and fun way to […]
Spend an afternoon in the fields of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm with researchers and learn about the agriculture-related science happening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Fairbanks Research Field Day, 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, is a free educational event for farmers, community leaders and the general public. UAF researchers will cover topics such […]