From the Farm: Dec. 3, 2025

Nelson Crone speaks with Mike Chmielewski to give the monthly update on the UAF Farm and more. Nelson recently visited Kodiak Island. He described Kodiak’s success in extending its growing season by the use of wind tunnels and hydroponics. He also discussed the...

From the Farm 2025-10-7

Nelson Crone gives Mike Chmielewski the monthly update on the UAF Farm and Extension Service, along with his sage advice. Nelson noted that this year’s harvest included barley, wheat, cabbage, carrots, and a large quantity of potatoes. Big Lake Food Bank, Willow...

From the Farm 2025-8-5 Nelson Crone

Nelson Crone gives the monthly update on the UAF Farm and Extension Center with host Mike Chmieleski. The farm will start harvesting the different grain trials with the new combine. All the staff have been trained on the new combine, which represents a 40-year...

From The Farm 6/3/2025

Nelson Crone gives the monthly update on the UAF Farm and Extension Center, along with his sage advice. Planting at the farm has included various grains, cabbage, and the research plots. The wind has been an issue for the last couple of weeks. Everyone’s hanging...