Agriculture and Horticulture Agent Heidi Rader
I've worked for local farms and greenhouses in the Fairbanks area since I was
14. Although interior Alaska has some unique challenges for agriculture, it also
provides some important benefits such as our long summer days. I love trying new
varieties and experimenting with crops that aren't traditionally grown in our
area. Working on different farms around town has given me the opportunity to
grow a lot of different things. We've grown things like corn, roses,
watermelons, coffee, strawberries, and apple trees using a variety of
techniques including plastic and heat! For my master's thesis in Natural
Resources at UAF I did experiments with high tunnels which are basically low
cost and low maintenance greenhouses for field crops. They are great for
keeping moose out and protecting vegetables from frost as well as increasing
overall yields.
Whatever your interests in gardening are, let me know how I can help you.
I'll keep you posted on future projects and goals and I look forward to
hearing from you. Heidi Rader can be contacted, toll-free at 800-478-6822 or
locally at (907) 452-8251 ext. 3477 or email:
heidi.rader@tananachiefs.org.
Workshops
Call or email Heidi to schedule a workshop. Please also send a written
invitation to "Heidi c/o TCC Agriculture" from your Tribal Council. If you
have other ideas, let me know. I can put a workshop together on lots of
different topics!
- Food Preservation
- Let's Jam!
- Soil Fertility and Composting
- Plan a Community Garden
- Youth Programs
- Seed Starting and Plant Propagation
- Vegetable and Flower Gardening
- Edible Landscaping
- Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP)
Master Gardener Correspondence Course
This course is offered online through Blackboard or through a paper based
course. It takes you through the steps you need to know to start your own
garden or a community garden. Participants must be willing to put in 40 hours
of gardening community service and there is a fee of $40. Here is a copy of the
outline
and
enrollment form.
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