Comments on: In Alaska, Affordable Farms Are Hard to Find https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/ Farm. Food. Life. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:18:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.3 By: Kenn Williams https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/#comment-76998 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:18:23 +0000 https://modernfarmer.com/?p=150016#comment-76998 This article insightfully highlights the challenges new farmers face in Alaska, from high land costs to unique obstacles, while emphasizing the need for better land access.

]]> By: Kane https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/#comment-76784 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:25:06 +0000 https://modernfarmer.com/?p=150016#comment-76784 I totally agree. With less than 1% of land in Alaska being privately owned, the odds of both finding and affording a good plot are extremely low.

]]> By: Times Agriculture https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/#comment-75567 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:04:08 +0000 https://modernfarmer.com/?p=150016#comment-75567 Well written

]]> By: Irene https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/#comment-72998 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:56:59 +0000 https://modernfarmer.com/?p=150016#comment-72998 Missing from this discussion is the
Major problem of ‘wetlands’ regulations in Alaska. All permafrost is automatically categorized as wetlands,
Although in some places it is underlain by gravel and will thaw and drain when
Cleared, leaving behind very suitable soils for farming. But (wait for it) the
Land cannot be cleared. Because it’s
Wetlands. This is a huge Catch-22 and
May very well be the downfall of the
Big Nenana-Totchaket Ag Project being hyped by the Dunleavy Administration.

The small print in the Project Info pages states that any ‘wetlands’ issues
Must be resolved by whoever buys the
Tract in question. This is an almost impossible hurdle for small farmers. The State is not acting in good faith and should have dealt with wetlands issues before offering tracts for sale.

]]> By: Will https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/#comment-70043 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:22:22 +0000 https://modernfarmer.com/?p=150016#comment-70043 Considering the challenges of finding affordable farms in Alaska, exploring cooperative farming initiatives or community-supported agriculture models could be a fruitful avenue to save money and promote sustainable farming practices. Collaborative efforts might offer financial benefits while fostering a sense of community resilience.”

]]> By: Jerri https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/in-alaska-affordable-farms-are-hard-to-find/#comment-67849 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:19:29 +0000 https://modernfarmer.com/?p=150016#comment-67849 I couldn’t agree more. Less than 1 % of land in Alaska is privately owned to begin with. The odds of finding—let alone affording—a decent plot of land is abysmal.

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