Ag Matters Alaska

Join our new fill-in host Todd Bagetis as he welcomes his guests Alaska State Representative Garret Nelson and Andy Schmidt with the National Hay Association. The will discuss many of the challenges that farmers face here in Alaska, including the lack of usable farming land and getting more youth involved with agriculture.

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, David Boortz, owner of Lekker Coffee and Baking Company. Listen in as David discusses his past businesses and his development of the Lekker Coffee and Baking Company.

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guests Abby and Janice Raisanen of 5 Acres and Beyond Family Farm as they discuss small family farming in Alaska and the upcoming 4H and FFA farm auctions

Join host Mike Chielewski and his guest, Gabe DeGange of Far North Fungi, as they discuss mushroom farming in Alaska.

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guest, Dwane Ballou of Oceanview Gardens in Wrangell, Alaska, as they discuss agriculture in Southeast Alaska.