Anderson named director of UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension
January 26, 2023
Jodie Anderson has been named director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.
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Food preservation classes scheduled for Kodiak
January 21, 2023
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension agent Sarah Lewis will offer in-person food preservation classes in Kodiak this February.
Read article Free radon test kits, workshops offered during National Radon Action Month
January 19, 2023
January is National Radon Action Month. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Center is working with the State of Alaska to provide workshops and free short-term radon test kits to Alaskans.
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Diabetes prevention program training course offered in Anchorage
January 13, 2023
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will lead a lifestyle coach training course for individuals or organizations interested in offering a face-to-face group diabetes prevention program.
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Don’t drop your guard against invasive species just because it’s winter
January 18, 2023
By Gooseberry PeterThis may not seem like the most obvious time of year to think about invasive species. The cold, dark days of midwinter don’t immediately inspire images of introduced plants and animals spreading across the landscape. While it is tempting to assume that invasive species are frozen in suspended animation for eight months out … Continue reading Don’t drop your guard against invasive species just because it’s winter
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Be SMART about making New Year’s resolutions
January 01, 2023
By Reina Hasting ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again when many of us enter the new year with resolutions in mind. The new year offers a great opportunity for reflection and goal setting. My reflection has caused me to set goals related to health and wellness, something that is … Continue reading Be SMART about making New Year’s resolutions
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Keeping your family close year round
December 18, 2022
By Marla Lowder If any of you follow me, this is my favorite time of the year, as it holds so many memories. As we get older, I feel we learn more about ourselves and our families. For me, it has always been about the traditions that my parents shared. My parents have both passed … Continue reading Keeping your family close year round
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An introduction to hydroponics
December 13, 2022
By Dario Canelon Hydroponics is a way to grow crops without using soil. To do this, soil is replaced with a material that supports the roots of the plants, which grow directly in nutrient-rich water. Hydroponics is suitable for both conventional and indoor agriculture. A hydroponic system installed at home can be an ideal solution … Continue reading An introduction to hydroponics
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