MEDIA RELEASES
2017
Private sale of state-owned meat plant finalized
2016
Proposals sought for lease or purchase of Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage
Plagermans named Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year
Grants available for use of Alaska specialty crops in healthcare, universities
State seeks nominations for 2016 Farm Family of the Year
Proposals sought for lease with option to purchase Mt. McKinley meat plant
Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 3
Public comment sought on Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage plant
Alaska native grass, grain, and flower seed sale begins on April 13
Specialty crop grants available to Alaska applicants
Applications sought for summer nutrition program grants
2015
Alaska Chip Company wins second place in national competition
Alaskans take part in National Farm to School Month
2015 Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year Announced - Pettit Family of Little Pitchfork Ranch
Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week this week
State seeks nominations for 2015 Farm Family of the Year
Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 5
Alaska native grass, grain, and flower seed sale begins on April 15
State seeks applicants for specialty crop grants
Applications sought for Farm to Summer Food Service grants
Chef at the Market program accepting applications from Alaska chefs
Deadline approaches to renew Alaska livestock brands
2014
Division of Agriculture to host Farm to School Conference in January
October is Farm to School month
Division of Agriculture releases new edition of Alaska Grown Source Book
State to host Farm to School Conference in January
Elodea found in remote Mat-Su lake
State accepting sealed bids for Sept. 3 agricultural land sale
Alaska Food Resource Working Group to meet Sept. 4 in Fairbanks
Michael and Paula Williams - EagleSong Family Peony Farm - 2014 Farm Family of the Year
New "Farm to Restaurant" publication available to assist Alaska Farmers
Alaskans celebrate National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 3-9
Restaurant Rewards program now accepting applicants
Alaska Grown Day at the Alaska State Fair
Activities planned statewide for Invasive Weed Awareness Week, June 22-28
Local produce on its way to Alaska farmers markets
Input sought on transition plan for Mt. McKinley Meat & Sausage Plant
2014 Farm Family of the Year Nominations Sought
Free On-Farm Safety Workshop to be offered in Palmer on June 19, 2014
2014 Alaska Farm to School grant winners chosen
Celebrate Alaska Agricultural Day on May 6
DNR proposes adding Beck Lake to Elodea eradication effort on Kenai Peninsula
DNR seeks applicants for specialty crop grants
DNR seeks applicants for Farm to School mini-grants
Chef at the Market application deadline extended to May 14, 2014
Alaska native grass, grain, and flower seed on sale April 14-25, 2014
State establishes quarantine for five aquatic invasive plants
State requests farm, ranch data for Alaska Grown Source Book
Reminder of Potato Late Blight Disease quarantine
Alaska Farm to School and Alaska Grown programs receive statewide award
Grants available for winter "Chef at the Market" program
Alaska Food Resource Working Group to meet on January 9, 2014
2013
Media Release: 2013 Farm to School Challenge Winners Announced
State Officials encourage livestock owners to prepare for hay shortage
Alaska Food Resource Working Group to meet on November 4, 2013
Farm To School Challenge begins October 1, 2013
Fall seed sale for commercial growers set for September 17-October 1, 2013
Vern Stockwell and Becky Gardner - Stockwell Farm - 2013 Farm Family of the Year
On-farm food safety workshops available to food growers statewide
Restaurant Rewards Program enters its second year
Alaskans can help prevent Elodea infestations
Deadline extended for "Chef at the Market" grant proposals
More Farmers Accepting Alaska Quest Cards
2013 Farm Family of the Year Nominations Sought
Farmers Markets Opening Soon Statewide
Taste test raises student interest in Alaska Grown vegetables
Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 7
DNR seeks applicants for Farm to School mini-grants
Alaska Plant Materials Center -Alaska native grass, grain and flower seed on sale April 15-26, 2013
DNR Seeks Applicants for Cooperative Marketing Program Grants
Polaris K-12 students give winning grade to Alaska Grown turnips
Roasted Alaska Grown vegetable taste test set for Jan. 29 at Polaris K-12
Alaska Grown Source Book featuring 230 farms is now available
2012
40 schools take part in the Alaska Farm to School Challenge
Farm to School Program hosts 'Local Greens Taste Test' on Oct. 24
Fall Agricultural Land Sale Auction #417 - Northern Region
Alaska Plant Materials Center Grass and Flower Seed Sale
Martins - 2012 Farm Family of the Year
Fresh Alaska Grown Produce Available in Grocery Stores
DNR taking bids for June 29 agricultural land sale
Farm Family of the Year Nominations Sought
Students Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day
Sitka Fish to School Project to be honored
State hosts April 16-27 sale of Alaska native grass, grain and flower seeds
Division of Agriculture to host March 22, 2012 potato producer meeting
2012 Farm to School Mini-Grant Program
DNR Sponsors Feb. 22-25-2012 - Agriculture Business Workshop
Division of Agriculture accepting grant applications
Aquatic Farm Application Period is Now Open
2011
Alaska Native Flower and Grass Seed Sale from the Plant Materials Center
Plant Materials Center Fall 2011 Grain List
Plant Materials Center Fall 2011 Grass List
Plant Materials Center Fall 2011 Flower List
Chef at Market September 10, 2011
Chef at Market August 20, 2011
2011 Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year Announced
Farm Family Of the Year Nominations
Farm To School Summit April 26, 2011
Plant Materials Center 2011 Forb Seed Sale
Plant Materials Center 2011 Grass Seed Sale