What crops are grown in Alaska?

Barley, hay, oats and potatoes are widespread field crops. Timber, spread over 25 million acres, is also important to the state.

What fruits and vegetables are grown in Alaska?

Operating on just a few hectares, Don grows a wide variety of crops, from red and black currants, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, apples and honey berries.

Does anything grow in Alaska?

Greenhouse and nursery crops are the fastest growing agricultural segment in the Last Frontier State, with other important commodities including hay, dairy products, potatoes and cattle and calves. Alaskan farmers produce reindeer, wool, antlers, velvet, bison and yak, among other things.

Does food grow in Alaska?

The farms produce greenhouse and nursery crops as well as hay (20,000 tonnes), dairy products, potatoes (140,000 cwt) and livestock including cattle (11,000 including calves in 2016), reindeer, bison and yak. Grains in the state include barley (146,000 bushels) and oats (47,000 bushels).

What foods are in season in the state of Alaska?

Whether it's a quick apple harvest or the short season of wild blueberries, find out what's in season during Alaska's short growing season with the Alaska Seasonal Produce Guide. While the details will vary across the state and from year to year, you'll get a good sense of when to look for each type of fruit and vegetable.

Where can I find local foods in Alaska?

With such short growing seasons, you'll want to be ready to can, freeze, dehydrate or preserve these fruits and vegetables. You can find farmers markets in Alaska – including days and hours – by visiting the Alaska Farmers Market Association website.

Freshly caught salmon is at the center of almost every menu in Alaska. From sea straight to plate, five different types of salmon – sockeye, silver, chinook, chum and humpback – create a typical dish in this part of the country. The journey that wild salmon take is remarkable.

What kind of berries are there in Alaska?

Alaska may not be covered in wild berries, but parts of it sure feel like summer is coming. Wild blueberries, wild cranberries, and wild salmonberries are easy to find in southern Alaska. These are frozen or made into jams and jellies to keep the winter sweet.