Ag Matters: Challenges Facing Farmers in Alaska

Aug 12, 2026 | Ag Matters

Join our new fill-in host Todd Bagetis as he welcomes his guests Alaska State Representative Garret Nelson and Andy Schmidt with the National Hay Association. The will discuss many of the challenges that farmers face here in Alaska, including the lack of usable...

Ag Matters: Lekker Coffee and Baking Company

Aug 5, 2026 | Ag Matters

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, David Boortz, owner of Lekker Coffee and Baking Company. Listen in as David discusses his past businesses and his development of the Lekker Coffee and Baking Company. Image/Photo Credit: Lekker Coffee and Baking...

Ag Matters: 5 Acres & Beyond Family Farm

Jul 29, 2026 | Ag Matters

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guests Abby and Janice Raisanen of 5 Acres and Beyond Family Farm as they discuss small family farming in Alaska and the upcoming 4H and FFA farm auctions Image and Photo Cedit: 5 Acres & Beyond Family Farm

Ag Matters: Fungi!

Jul 22, 2026 | Ag Matters

Join host Mike Chielewski and his guest, Gabe DeGange of Far North Fungi, as they discuss mushroom farming in Alaska. Photo Credit: Far North Fungi

Ag Matters: The Brewers Guild of Alaska 

Jul 8, 2026 | Ag Matters

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guests, Krystal Crawford and Drew Weber, both with the Brewers Guild of Alaska, as they discuss the guild’s work. Learn about this year’s Lagers on the Lawn and the Brewers Olympics being held in Palmer on July 12th, 2026 The...