At the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, we work to enrich the lives of Alaskans. It's that simple. Through programs that bring UAF research and expertise to Alaska citizens, we help families grow food, farmers produce more crops and everyday citizens live healthier lives. Learn more about the work we do.
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Workshop to discuss diet, exercise for bone health
January 13, 2026
Both men and women experience a decrease in bone density with age, increasing the risk of broken bones and frailty. In a Zoom-based class, Sarah Lewis, professor with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will discuss how to eat with bone health in mind. She will also review exercises to maintain bone density and improve balance.
Presentation focuses on healthier shopping, eating habits
January 08, 2026
Health and wellness coach Winona Benson will lead an online presentation designed to transform the way participants shop and eat. Benson, who is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, will discuss how small, sustainable changes in grocery-buying habits can lead to big results in health and energy, as well as save money.
UAF talk explores new greenhouse tech for winter crops
January 07, 2026
A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher will share her work on applying new technologies in greenhouses to extend the growing season in northern environments as part of the series “Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems.”
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The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension is home to UAF's land-grant mission including the UAF Agriculture and Forestry Station as well as Cooperative Extension. The Morrill Act of 1862 established land-grant colleges and the federal Hatch Act of 1887 authorized agricultural experiment stations in the U.S. and its territories to provide science-based research information to farmers. There are agricultural experiment stations in each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam, and all but one are part of the land-grant college system. UAF's Extension is part of the largest informal education system in the world, connecting Extension programs at land-grant colleges and universities in every U.S. territory and state. Today, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is the USDA division that manages federal funding of the nation’s experiment stations and the extension service.