Mycelium-based biodegradable insulation topic of webinar
September 18, 2024
A University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Anchorage professor has developed a way to use cellulose-mycelium foams to replace plastics, which make up nearly half of marine debris. Philippe Amstislavski will present a free webinar, "Turning Off the Tap on Plastic Pollution with Mycelium Materials," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The webinar is hosted by the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Program adds training dates
September 13, 2024
Four training dates are scheduled in October for individuals who wish to earn certification from the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Program. The free program's purpose is to expand ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵns' ability to use locally harvested lumber for homebuilding.
Webinar to discuss growing and preparing garlic
September 10, 2024
Learn to grow garlic and to cook the flavorful vegetable in new ways during a free webinar led by Heidi Rader.
Make a pudding cup, learn about soils in Anchorage program
August 29, 2024
Youths can learn about soil science -- and play with their food -- in a fun, hands-on workshop with 4-H and the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
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September 15, 2024
By Heidi Rader One of the things I’ve long been curious about is how much food ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵns grow, hunt, fish and gather and why they do it. This fall, I interviewed Jeff Yacevich, 38, who along with his wife, Laura Guiterrez, 40, is committed to getting much of his food from the land. They live …
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September 08, 2024
By Reina Hasting As I see the leaves turning yellow, I know change is coming. Change in the amount of light we get, change in what local produce we can access, change in our travel time, change in the clothes we wear — I can go on and on. One thing we can count on …
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September 06, 2024
By Julie Stricker In late August, another step was taken in the long process of weeding out popular but invasive chokecherry trees on the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Seven chokecherry trees (Prunus padus and Prunus virginiana) were removed from Georgeson Botanical Garden and the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, including a tree planted in …
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August 25, 2024
By Adrian Kohrt With the new school year starting, it is time to think about lunch. The best way to ensure your child has fun and healthy lunches is to pack them at home. Why would you want to pack a lunch for your child? Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity has risen greatly. …