Ag Matters: Amy Seitz

Nov 5, 2025 | Ag Matters

Ken Hoffman, President, and Amy Seitz, Policy Director, of the Alaska Farm Bureau, give us a peek at the 2025 Alaska Agriculture Conference and Grazing Lands Symposium to be held November 13 – 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Anchorage. The conference is open to the...

Ag Matters: Frank Bell From Palmer Brewing Co.  

Oct 27, 2025 | Ag Matters

Frank Bell from Palmer Brewing Company joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Palmer Brewing Co. is located in Palmer’s Industrial Park, where Arkose Brewery used to be. Frank got his start in home brewing and enjoyed not just the science but also the art of...

Ag Matters:Blankenship Farms

Oct 16, 2025 | Ag Matters

Dylan Blankenship of Blankenship Farms visits with Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Dylan says, “I’m a plowboy, not a cowboy.” He explains to Ken the different levels of hay and their grading system. This knowledge helps set prices and allows the consumer...

Ag Matters Farm 779

Oct 13, 2025 | Ag Matters

Dr. Julie Meer from Farm 779 Fermented Foods joins Ken Hoffman. Ken asked Julie, “Where did you get the name Farm 779?” Julie explained that there had been many calls to the USDA about a grant for a high tunnel greenhouse. Julie had grown accustomed to...

Ag Matters: Pratt Family Farms

Oct 7, 2025 | Ag Matters

Chanel Pratt from Pratt Family Farms joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Chanel talked about their farm and raising show lambs for FFA and 4-H. The farm also has cows, a mini donkey, and four dogs. Along with farming, Chanel and her husband have full-time jobs. They...

Ag Matters 2025-9-24 Pacific Kelp Company

Sep 29, 2025 | Ag Matters

Nick Stern and John Smet, founders of the Pacific Kelp Co., join host Ken Hoffman. Nick and John are currently building their aqua farm just south of Ketchikan with Alaskan Giant Kelp. It grows year-round in nutrient-rich Alaskan water and provides an essential...