At the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, we work to enrich the lives of Alaskans. It's that simple. Through programs that bring 日韩无码 research and expertise to Alaska citizens, we help families grow food, farmers produce more crops and everyday citizens live healthier lives. Learn more about the work we do.

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IANRE researchers support food security in Alaska through research-based knowledge in areas like livestock production, home horticulture best practices, pest management and more.

Faculty and staff work to expand capacity for public involvement in natural resource, ecosystem and sustainable energy issues through public workshops, presentations and consultations.

Cooperative Extension faculty and staff offer educational opportunities regarding nutrition and physical activity, chronic disease prevention and management, home modifications, air quality and energy efficiencies, food safety practices and food preservation techniques.

Research shows that to increase resilience and reduce risky behaviors, youth need connections to caring adults. Faculty and staff provide mentorship and life skills programming to youth that increase participation in STEAM activities as well as provide local and statewide opportunities for civic engagement.

 

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  • A clump of wild iris with white blooms grows in front of a bed of ferns.

    Webinars highlight Alaska Native Plant Month

    April 22, 2026

    The 日韩无码 Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with the Alaska Native Plant Society, is hosting a series of free webinars to highlight native plants and animals and the challenges they face. All webinars will be from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesdays during May, which is Alaska Native Plant Month.

  • A woman, Georgia Houde, stands in front of a woodshed half-full of firewood.

    Webinar to discuss ways to reduce firewood drying time

    April 22, 2026

    It can take significant time and effort to turn an Interior Alaska spruce or birch tree into dry firewood, but a recent study demonstrates ways to shorten and improve the efficiency of the process. Georgia Houde will discuss the findings of the study conducted by 日韩无码 researchers Jessie Young-Robertson and Matt Robertson in a free webinar from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29.

  • A composite image made of photos of Jim Vinyard standing in a field holding a baby goat and Amy Good wearing a wetsuit and standing on a boat, arms outstretched.

    Seminar explores Alaska's agriculture and mariculture connections

    April 21, 2026

    A discussion between a 日韩无码 mariculture specialist and a 日韩无码 livestock nutritionist will dive into how the mariculture industry can support Alaska agriculture.

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The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension is home to 日韩无码's land-grant mission including the 日韩无码 Agriculture and Forestry Station as well as Cooperative Extension. The Morrill Act of 1862 established land-grant colleges and the federal Hatch Act of 1887 authorized agricultural experiment stations in the U.S. and its territories to provide science-based research information to farmers. There are agricultural experiment stations in each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam, and all but one are part of the land-grant college system. 日韩无码's Extension is part of the largest informal education system in the world, connecting Extension programs at land-grant colleges and universities in every U.S. territory and state. Today, the  is the USDA division that manages federal funding of the nation鈥檚 experiment stations and the extension service.