The Matanuska-Susitna/Copper River District Cooperative Extension Service Palmer office is part of the public service educational branch of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Extension takes scientific information from the University and helps Alaskans apply that knowledge at home and on the job.

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Please visit our calendar for a full schedule of events.

Join us for a variety of FREE classes which are scheduled throughout the week. To see the schedule of classes and to sign up, click here. Download a schedule of events here. Download a registration form here.

Are you are interested in any of our classes? Or don't see a class offered? Sign up on our interest list and let us know what class(es) you're interested in or would like to see offered. We will add your name to our E-mail list and will periodically send out notices of upcoming classes and events in the Mat-Su/Copper River District Area. See the Courses Offered section below for further details on classes we offer.

The Fall 2013 class will be held Tuesday evenings, October 8th thru December 17th from 6 to 9 p.m. (some classes may run longer.) The class will be held at the UAF Experiment Farm, 1509 S Georgeson Dr, Palmer in the "Blue" room. The 2013 registration fee is $300 with $150 to be refunded upon completion of 40 hours of volunteer service (which must be completed within one year to be eligible for the refund). Register online here.

Our agent will review your soil test results and provide advise on how best to correct soil nutrient deficiencies.   For further details on where and how to get your soil tested, click here.

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Eat Healthy / Be Active Community Workshop, Dates: October 4, 2013 – November 8, 2013, Fridays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.  Click here to register.

Cooking 101 - 6 Lessons to Make you the Master of your Kitchen!!
Fridays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Nov 15 – Dec 20, 2013. Contact Winona Benson, Nutrition Educator @ 745-3423 or by e-mail for more information or to register.