Exhibit specialist offers tips for upcoming fair
July 16, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service has invited Kathy Liska, the fair's crop superintendent and a master gardener, to lead a free webinar on how to participate in the competitive exhibits at the Alaska State Fair, which runs Aug. 16-Sept. 2 in Palmer.
In-person food preservation series planned in Palmer
July 09, 2024
Learn to preserve meat, fish, fruits and vegetables by canning using a pressure canner, pickling, and drying in a series of in-person workshops in Palmer.
Webinar series focuses on creating, reimagining and maintaining yards
June 26, 2024
Learn how to manage weeds, turn your yard into a meadow, manage soil, and create and maintain a beautiful lawn in a series of free, online workshops hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. The series is available statewide.
Food preservation, healthy living classes planned for Ketchikan
June 26, 2024
Three days of classes on healthy living, food safety and food preservation are planned for Ketchikan. Sarah Lewis, a University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service health, home and family development agent, will be in Ketchikan from July 12-14 to teach the classes and to test pressure canner gauges.
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Media literacy is a vital skill in today’s misleading world
July 14, 2024
By Reina Hasting As it has been smoky in Fairbanks, I have been glancing more at social media on my smartphone. Seeing so much information being re-shared made me think of writing about media literacy. What is media literacy? According to the National Association for Media Literacy Education, media literacy is “the ability to access, … Continue reading Media literacy is a vital skill in today’s misleading world
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Radon isn’t just a winter concern
July 01, 2024
By Art Nash I recently spoke with someone who was helping build a house and wanted to know about testing for radon. In Alaska, hearing this question in June is unusual, as we usually think about testing for radon in the winter months. He lives in a state where many communities have a strong awareness … Continue reading Radon isn’t just a winter concern
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Container gardens are ideal for small spaces
June 16, 2024
By Adrian Korht Memorial Day has come and gone, so it is time to garden in Fairbanks. For those with yards, it is time to get the soil ready and plant seeds or buy seedlings. Many individuals have tiny or no yards, but anyone can garden. You can grow food on the patio, balcony or … Continue reading Container gardens are ideal for small spaces
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State 4-H horse contest a big success for Tanana Valley youth
June 02, 2024
By Marla Lowder In April, 12 Fairbanks area youth traveled to Palmer to participate in the 2024 State 4-H Horse Contest. The contest consists of horse judging, horse bowl (a quiz contest), demonstrations, public speaking and hippology (the study of horses). The contest started at Silver Legacy Stables, where the youth judged two horse quality/conformation … Continue reading State 4-H horse contest a big success for Tanana Valley youth