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Feb 09 2019

Silver Bay Seafoods representative Tommy Sheridan answers questions on Feb. 4, 2019, from the bow of a chartered boat near Olga Point.

Investors are backing Southeast’s largest oyster farms

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Economy, Fisheries, Food, Oceans, Southeast, Wildlife

The largest ever oyster farms in Southeast Alaska could be coming soon. Silver Bay Seafoods wants to lease 182 acres of seafloor in Sitka Sound. The state sees potential for a thriving industry, but local reception has been cool.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 9, 2019 11:27 am

Jan 29 2019

Students at Montessori Borealis made posters to advertise their food drive in Jan. 2019 to replenish the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, which saw increased demand during the partial government shutdown. (Photo courtesy of Callie Conerton)

Juneau schools help food bank stay stocked after government shutdown

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Education, Family, Federal Government, Food, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Southeast

At least two schools in Juneau are holding food drives to help local pantries meet increased demand from families affected by the government shutdown.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | January 29, 2019 5:20 pm

Jan 20 2019

Juneau food bank opens doors to federal workers during shutdown

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Economy, Federal Government, Food, Government, Juneau

On Monday between noon and 4 p.m., federal workers on furlough can take home up to 50 lb. of food from the Southeast Alaska Food Bank.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | January 20, 2019 4:04 pm

Jan 08 2019

Group wants longer lunch and recess at Anchorage elementary schools

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Food, Health, Southcentral

More than 5,300 people have signed an online petition asking the Anchorage School District to require no less than 60 minutes per day for lunch and recess. The district currently mandates at least 45 minutes.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | January 8, 2019 6:51 pm

Dec 18 2018

The farm bill’s untold story: What did Congress do for fish sticks?

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Food, Nation & World

Even though it’s considered a “Product of U.S.A,” Jim Gilmore of the At-sea Processors Association said up to half of the pollock served in schools now is from Russia. Thanks to the new farm bill, that might change.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | December 18, 2018 6:47 pm

Nov 03 2018

Organizations step up to address growing homeless and poverty needs around Homer

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | Community, Food, Southcentral

The Homelessness Action Group began recently as a way to address the lack of shelters in the area and the Homer Community Food Pantry is expanding, in part because the number of clients it serves is growing.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | November 3, 2018 10:32 pm

Oct 12 2018

Homegrown onions, cucumbers, peppers, and mushrooms get pickled in a North Douglas kitchen.

Gardentalk – Season finale on fall clean up of yard and garden, bringing in perennials

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Outdoors

Remove all dead and dying vegetation so that it doesn’t turn into prime slug habitat. And, don’t forget to bring in your begonias, dahlias and fuschias for the winter.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | October 12, 2018 11:26 am

Oct 11 2018

Pair of cherry tomatoes grown indoors remain green in early October 2018.

Gardentalk – How to check for fruit ripeness

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Outdoors

Softness, taste and sometimes color are the best ways to check the ripeness of kiwi, apples, pears and tomatoes.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | October 11, 2018 6:06 pm

Oct 05 2018

The first, late-planted cherry tomato ripens in a North Douglas kitchen in early October 2018.

Gardentalk – It’s sugar time for veggies

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau, Southeast

Cool, dry weather will actually boost the sugar content of plants, especially root vegetables.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | October 5, 2018 5:57 pm

Oct 01 2018

Bethel man ordered to appear in court for advertising moose meat on Facebook

By Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK-Bethel | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Food, Wildlife

It’s illegal to sell big game meat in Alaska, but sales of subsistence foods are a constant presence on the social media site and regulations governing the trade of these foods can be inconsistent and confusing.

By Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK-Bethel | October 1, 2018 4:50 pm

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Investors are backing Southeast’s largest oyster farms

Juneau schools help food bank stay stocked after government shutdown

Juneau food bank opens doors to federal workers during shutdown

Group wants longer lunch and recess at Anchorage elementary schools

The farm bill’s untold story: What did Congress do for fish sticks?

Organizations step up to address growing homeless and poverty needs around Homer

Gardentalk – Season finale on fall clean up of yard and garden, bringing in perennials

Gardentalk – How to check for fruit ripeness

Gardentalk – It’s sugar time for veggies

Bethel man ordered to appear in court for advertising moose meat on Facebook

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