Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaska’s Farm Family of 2020 (Palmer, AK) – Alaska’s Farm Family of the Year for 2020 is the Bates family of Halibut Cove, whose determined operation of their shellfish farm in Kachemak Bay embodies the innovative, resilient spirt of Alaska agriculture even in the face of a global pandemic. “Alaska agriculture is a growing, evolving industry, and nothing reflects that more clearly than the...
Fairgoers encouraged to purchase parking, admission in advance Palmer, Alaska – As Alaska continues to respond to the global pandemic, the Alaska State Fair will implement a series of safety precautions intended to protect the health of fairgoers, staff, volunteers, vendors, entertainers and others at the 2021 Fair. Earlier this year, the Fair announced an extended 14-day schedule to help spread out the crowds and keep everyone as...