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Climate change makes farming easier in Alaska. Indigenous growers hope to lead the way

20 Sep 2024
Nenana, Alaska, United States
First frosts are already arriving later in some parts of the state, allowing growers to keep their crops in the field longer. Research done at the University of Alaska Fairbanks predicts the growing season could be weeks or even months longer by 2100. A new training program in the Interior aims to help Alaska Native communities grow more of their own food.
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