Cooperative Extension Service

Please see the sub menus at left and visit our publications page for information on a variety of agricultural topics including farm structures, greenhouses, field crops, soil management, horticulture, agricultural business management, pest control and more.

People

Julie Riley, Anchorage

Phone: 907-786-6306

jariley@alaska.edu

Phil Kaspari, Delta Junction

Phone: 907-895-4215

pnkaspari@alaska.edu

Steve Seefeldt, Fairbanks

Phone: 907-474-2423

ssseefeldt@alaska.edu

Taylor Maida, Fairbanks

Phone: 907-474-2422

temaida@alaska.edu

Milan Shipka, Fairbanks State Office
Phone: 907-474-7429
mpshipka@alaska.edu

Heidi Rader, Tanana Chiefs Conference

Phone: 907-452-8251

hbrader@alaska.edu

Darren Snyder, Juneau
Phone: 907-796-6281
dgsnyder@alaska.edu

Lydia Clayton, Kenai Peninsula

Phone: 907-262-5824

lclayton2@alaska.edu

Janice Chumley, Kenai Peninsula

Phone: 907-262-5824

jichumley@alaska.edu

Steve Brown, Palmer

Phone: 907-745-3639

scbrown4@alaska.edu

Agriculture in the Far North

Agriculture and Horticulture in Alaska is distinct. Growers, farmers and gardeners must contend with unpredictably short growing seasons, yearly infestations of various insects, long daylight hours and even the occasional mid-season frost. While consumers may have a difficult time finding informed advice from the “outside,” local Extension Agriculture and Horticulture Agents and Specialists are highly-trained professionals who experience the same challenges as residents.