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Hands-on seed-starting workshop planned in Delta Junction
March 06, 2025
Gardeners in Delta Junction are invited to a hands-on seed-starting workshop to learn tips, tricks and the best methods for starting seeds that will grow into healthy plants during our short but intense ³ÉÈËӰƬ growing season.
Workshop focuses on ³ÉÈËӰƬ soils and fertilizers
March 06, 2025
Learn the fundamentals of soil science and fertilizers to improve your garden results, in a free class offered in-person and online by the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Palmer Cooperative Extension Service office.
Sitka dinner series focuses on healthy eating
February 26, 2025
The University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Sitka is hosting three dinner classes focused on healthy eating during March, which is Nutrition Month.
Gardeners, growers and local food focus of potluck in Sitka
February 25, 2025
Growers, entrepreneurs and local food enthusiasts are invited to gather, connect and share their experiences of growing food in Sitka over a potluck dinner.
Workshops teach wood science and techniques for drying lumber
February 24, 2025
Learn tools and techniques for drying lumber in ³ÉÈËӰƬ to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay in a two-day wood science and lumber-drying workshop. Hosted by the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, the classes will be taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist from North Carolina State University.
UAF livestock researcher to discuss nutrition, herd management
February 21, 2025
Jim Vinyard, a livestock researcher with the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, will present a talk on livestock nutrition and herd management strategies on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will include a question and answer session.
Sitka workshops focus on heart-healthy desserts
February 20, 2025
Learn to make vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free desserts that are so delicious you won't believe they are healthy for your heart. Two dessert workshops, hosted by the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will be led by Paula Veshti, who is enrolled in the dietetics master's degree program at the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Anchorage.
Get a head start on summer with a garden plan
February 18, 2025
Want to grow your own food this summer? Now is a great time to plan your garden, incorporating your goals for growing your own food in the space you have available. In this webinar, Heidi Rader, a professor with the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will offer gardening advice.
Risk management workshop planned in Delta Junction
February 15, 2025
The University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is hosting an agricultural risk management workshop in Delta Junction. Jeff Tranel and John Hewlett of RightRisk LLC will discuss "Enterprise Analytics: Transforming Records into Results."
Cooperative Extension director candidate talks set for Feb. 25
February 13, 2025
The finalist for the director position of the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will make two presentations on campus Tuesday, Feb. 25. Tim Kock (pronounced "cook") will discuss how the Cooperative Extension Service can meet its stakeholders' needs during the next decade.