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Alaska agriculture board to review farm loan applications May 19
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will review four farm loan applications at its May 19 meeting in Palmer, with decisions affecting individual producers' ability to operate or expand.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min read1801 S. Margaret Dr., Suite 12, Palmer, AK 996453 viewsAI
Alaska lawmakers debate farm tax break for horses, flowers
A House committee narrowed a bill to restore farm property tax deferments, excluding horses and flowers despite testimony that the 2024 change cost operations thousands and threatens Alaska's agricultural ecosystem.
by Alaska News4d ago4 min readJuneau, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks competing bids for farm lease near Anchor Point
The state is soliciting competing applications for a 22-acre agricultural lease near Anchor Point through May 29, with a competitive auction possible if multiple qualified applicants emerge.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAnchor Point, AK3 viewsAI
State to discuss Nenana-Totchaket farm project updates April 30
The state will hold a public meeting April 30 in Nenana to discuss updates on the Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural project, including road construction, power extension, and the 2026 land auction.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min read106 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK 997604 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on oyster farm lease near Ouzinkie
The state is seeking public comment through June 2, 2026, on a proposed oyster farm lease for the City of Ouzinkie in Balika Cove on Spruce Island.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readOuzinkie2 viewsAI
Senate Finance Advances Agricultural Leasing Reform After Farmer Cites $9,000 Annual Fee
The Senate Finance Committee moved forward with legislation to make state agricultural land more accessible through below-market leases and merit-based selection after hearing testimony about prohibitive appraisal costs.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readSenate Finance2 viewsAI
Senate Resources advances three bills on agriculture, evacuations, invasive species
The Senate Resources Committee moved three bills forward on April 17, covering agricultural land leases, evacuation color-coding standards, and creation of an invasive species council.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readSenate Resources2 viewsAI
Agriculture board to review loan applications at Palmer meeting April 21
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will meet April 21 in Palmer to review loan applications and conduct board business, with public attendance available in person or online.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readPalmer, AK 996453 viewsAI
State seeks comments on proposed oyster farm near Klawock
The state is seeking public comments on a proposed 10-year lease for a commercial oyster farm near Klawock.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKlawock Inlet, Alaska2 viewsAI
Alaska House panel expands farm tax breaks to flowers, hay
The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee voted Thursday to add peonies, Alaska-grown flowers, and hay production back into the state's farm property tax deferral program while fixing an eligibility gap that excluded S-corporation farms.
by Alaska News11h ago3 min readJuneau, AlaskaAI
House Resources passes agricultural land lease bill unanimously
The House Resources Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 208 on Friday, advancing legislation that would make it easier for farmers to lease state land for agriculture.
by Alaska News18h ago2 min readJuneauAI
House panel advances domestic violence protective order extensions
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Wednesday allowing judges to extend protective orders for domestic violence victims from one year to up to five years, sparing survivors from annual court appearances.
by Alaska News1d ago4 min readJuneauAI
Alaska Senate Shelves Homemade Food Safety Bill After Complex Debate
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAlaskaAI