What is a food forest? A food forest is a garden designed to mimic the structure of a natural woodland, using layers of edible and useful plants such as trees, shrubs, herbs, ground covers, roots, and vines. Instead of relying on single crops, it brings many species together so they can support one another, improve soil health, attract pollinators, conserve water, and produce food over...
Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Allen brings nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning hospitality, retail operations, event management, and large-scale venue management. Allen most recently returned to Denali Park Village in interior Alaska as Lodging Operations Manager in...
New State Records at Harvest Fest 2020
DescriptionRecordNameLocationMarrow100.5 lbDale MarshallAnchorageCucumber weight20.8 lbDave IlesNorth PoleCucumber length30 ½ inchesDave IlesNorth Pole* Red Cabbage46 lbWalter ChastainWasillaHot Pepper length14 ½ inchesDeb BlaylockPalmer** Pumpkin (Hydroponically Grown)1,092 lbDave IlesNorth Pole * this record has stood since 1994 … 26 years! ** Pending acceptance and recognition from Guinness World Records. Pre-registered with...
