Kenai Peninsula District Office

Upcoming Events
Raising and Caring for Chickens
11/30/2023 6:00pm Hybrid in-person at Kachemak Bay Campus and on Zoom
Casey Matney of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service will present on raising and caring for chickens. Come learn all you need to know if you're considering starting a flock, of egg-layers or meat birds. We will cover eggs, chicks, housing, fencing, feed, waterers, chicken tractors, egg collection, and more!
 
Raising and Caring for Goats
12/14/2023 6:00pm Hybrid in-person at Kachemak Bay Campus and on Zoom
Casey Matney of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service will present on raising and caring for goats. Come learn all you need to know if you're considering starting a herd, or just want to up your knowledge for your current animals. Casey will cover breeds of dairy and meat goats, shelter and housing, feeding and browsing/grazing, fencing, as well as supplementation, wintering, and some introductory to breeding. 
 
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

At this time, we are providing pressure canner gauge testing services from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday through Thursday. No appointment needed.   

Soil Testing and Interpretation

Visit our soil testing page for all the information you need to test your soil and interpret how much fertilizer you need (plus free online calculators).

Range and Livestock Calculators
Spruce Bark Beetles: What you need to know 

Spruce Bark Beetles are making an impact on spruce trees across the Kenai Peninsula.  Click here then type"bark beetle" in the search box in order to:

  • learn what bark beetles are and how they damage trees.
  • learn bark beetle groups in Alaska.
  • learn signs and symptoms of bark beetle activity.
  • learn potential bark beetle threats to Alaska.
  • become familiar with the vocabulary of bark beetles.

For even more information, view Spruce Bark Beetles: Tree Management Options for Home and Woodlot Owners for Southcentral and Interior Alaska

43961 K-Beach Rd, Suite A

Soldotna, AK 99669

Business Hours: Monday - Thur., 9 am - 2 pm
 

You can access and download all of our free publications anytime at http://cespubs.uaf.edu/

Kenai Peninsula Faculty & Staff :
Alicia Glessing

Alicia Glessing

Administrative Assistant

akglessing@alaska.edu | 907-262-5824
Casey Matney, Ph.D.

Casey Matney, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Extension, Agriculture and Horticulture

camatney@alaska.edu | 907-262-3443
Cassy Rankin

Cassy Rankin

4-H Program Coordinator

crankin4@alaska.edu | 907-262-3441
Trey Eastman

Trey Eastman

Nutrition Educator

jheastman2@alaska.edu | 907-262-3444

Home, Health and Family Agent

This faculty position is in the process of being filled. In the meantime, please continue to reach out to our office with your questions, we will route them to the appropriate Cooperative Extension Service agent in another part of the state, 907-262-5824.