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Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2 – 4pm

We share information and free produce on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the for the latest information.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;

Our Free Farm Stands are all about nourishing our neighbors and building community, one vegetable at a time.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;The success of the Free Farm Stands depends on community members like you. Whether you share fresh produce, make a financial contribution, or volunteer your time, your support helps ensure that everyone has access to healthy, local food. Here are a few ways you can get involved:

• Share Your Harvest: Bring your excess, clean garden vegetables and fruit to a Free Farm Stand on the same day you harvest them.
  
• Volunteer Your Time: Join a dedicated team of volunteers and help stock, maintain, and manage a Farm Stand while connecting with others who care about strengthening our community.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;To volunteer, call or text Theresa 907-947-8217.
  
• Make a Donation: Your financial support helps sustain and expand the Free Farm Stands, ensuring fresh food remains available to those who need it most.&/ces/districts/anchorage/160;
  

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12 – 1pm

Good soil is essential to growing food and supporting human and animal life. Join us for this free webinar if you want to know more about soil properties and soil health.

Victoria Monsaint-Queeney will talk about how soil forms and the impact of physical, chemical and biological properties on soil health. She will also provide a brief overview of nitrogen cycling in soil.

When: Oct. 7t&/ces/districts/anchorage/160; noon - 1&/ces/districts/anchorage/160; p.m.
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free


Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to uaf-ianre@alaska.edu or 907-474-5211. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to uaf-ianre@alaska.edu.

The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ () is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/anchorage/8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12 – 1pm

Upcoming farm tour! Join Farm Manager Aimee Young for a free walking tour of the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center on Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon. This one-hour outdoor tour will highlight current and upcoming research at the farm. If you&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;ve ever been curious about the Matanuska Experiment Farm, come out and learn all about it!

Dress for the weather and be prepared for uneven and muddy terrain.

Location: Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Meet in the lobby of Kerttula Hall.

For more information, contact the farm&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;s front desk at 907-745-3360.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/anchorage/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.