Learn about organic certification from an Alaskan kelp farmer’s perspective. Co-owned by Thea Thomas and Cale Herschleb, farm produces ribbon kelp and sugar kelp in Cordova, Alaska, while demonstrating the potential of mariculture to support local economies, food security, and sustainable food production.
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Learn about organic certification from an Alaskan birch syrup producer’s perspective. Each spring, the team at Kahiltna Birchworks taps approximately 6,000 birch trees near Talkeetna, Alaska.
In Homer, Alaska, the Kachemak Kelp Hub is playing a key role in the growth of the state’s seaweed industry. Founded by Evie Witten and Kathryn Carovano, the Hub focuses on processing, research, and market connections that Alaska’s growing kelp industry needs to thrive.
In Nikolaevsk, Alaska, farmer Stash Kalugin has built one of the state’s few organic rhodiola operations, Flying Moose Farm. An adaptogen with powerful medicinal properties, rhodiola has been used for centuries to support endurance, reduce stress, and improve resilience.
The AFFECT (Alternative Fairbanks Farm Education & Cooperative Training) project run by the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District has been providing new farmer educational experiences for folks interested in farming in the interior of Alaska. Read more about the 2025 Cohort!
Hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Field Days is an annual opportunity for the public to connect with the researchers who are shaping the future of food systems, land use, and sustainability in our state. Check out staff member Ellen Olack’s firsthand experience.