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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
November 9, 2021
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In the News: Local Agriculture
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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Tagged agriculture, business development, Kenai Peninsula, local food, peonies
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Help ID Soil Research Priorities
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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Tagged agriculture, Kenai Peninsula, research, soil, soil quality
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Local Media: Rhodiola on the Rise
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
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
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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Tagged agriculture, export, Kenai Peninsula, peonies
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From the Local Media
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
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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Tagged agriculture, education, hay, Kenai Peninsula
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Invasive Plant Update
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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Tagged aquatic, CWMA, elodea, invasive plants, Kenai Peninsula
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Poster Contest Winners 2013
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Tagged Kenai Peninsula, poster contest, schools, students, youth
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