Tag Archives: Kenai Peninsula

Watch for our Operators Information Meet and Greet Coming Spring of 2022–Become informed and certify early! Alaska’s Certified Weed-Free Gravel Program is a voluntary inspection program administered by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources/Plant Materials Center and carried out on … Continue reading →

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Kenaisoil | Comments Off on 2022 Weed-Free Inspections

In the News: Local Agriculture

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Kenaisoil

Growing the Economy: Agriculture Flourishing on the Kenai Peninsula By Jenny Neyman Dec. 23, 2015 — Redoubt Reporter When people think about the economy of the Kenai Peninsula, it’s usually oil and gas, fishing, and maybe education, health care or … Continue reading →

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Help ID Soil Research Priorities

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Kenaisoil

Kenai Peninsula farmers and gardeners are invited to participate in a quick-and-easy survey to help establish priorities for soil-based research right here on the Kenai Peninsula. An initial list of projects was developed in November by representatives of Kenai and Homer Soil and Water Conservation … Continue reading →

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Local Media: Rhodiola on the Rise

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Kenaisoil

Farm diversification with Rhodiola, a medicinal plant with an international market, was one of the many topics covered at the 5th Annual Kenai Peninsula Ag Forum last Saturday.  Here’s a follow-up article from the Peninsula Clarion: http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2015-04-20/rhodiola-on-the-rise

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Local Media: O’Brien Garden and Trees

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kenaisoil

High tunnels boost Kenai orchard By KELLY SULLIVAN and RASHAH McCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion June 22, 2014 Inside the towering high tunnels’ at O’Brien Garden and Trees, are rows of meticulously sown trees, erupting with vibrant green leaves; the branches laden … Continue reading →

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National Press: Flowers from Alaska

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Kenaisoil

Flowers From Alaska by Amy Nordrum, Atlantic Monthly For late-summer weddings, the peonies can only come from one place. And when one woman realized that, she started planting. Photo Credit: Elizabeth Beks, North Pole Peonies Peonies—those gorgeous, pastel flowers that … Continue reading →

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From the Local Media

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Kenaisoil

Alaska gardening interest booms, as tunnels extend growing season Joseph Robertia, Redoubt Reporter May 2, 2014 (excerpt) “This will be our third year with a high tunnel, and they’re unbelievable,” said Bill Lynch, of North Kenai, who along with this … Continue reading →

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Feb. 10/11 Workshops for Hay Growers and Users

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Kenaisoil

UAF/Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Fox River Cattlemen’s Association and Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District, is hosting a Forage Workshop in Kenai and Homer. Kenai – Monday, February 10, 2014 5:30 PM registration, 6:00-8:00 PM program, Kenai Community Library Homer … Continue reading →

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Invasive Plant Update

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kenaisoil

Refuge Notebook: A window of opportunity to eradicate Elodea By John Morton, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Nov. 7, 2013 Peninsula Clarion Mark Twain was supposedly fond of saying “I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased … Continue reading →

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Poster Contest Winners 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Kenaisoil
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