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 ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ 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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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ webinar examines climate change impacts on salmon
September 12, 2025
A warming climate is both harming and helping salmon in northern regions, according to a ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ fisheries researcher. Peter Westley, principal investigator of the Salmonid Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Lab, will discuss the variable role of warming on Alaska’s salmon in a free statewide webinar hosted by the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Cooperative Extension Service.
Youths can learn barbecue basics at 4-H Grill Master Camp
September 12, 2025
Youths from fourth to 12th grade can learn about fire safety, food safety, starting a charcoal grill, seasoning meats and grilling different meats at the 4-H Grill Master Camp. Youths do not need to be members of 4-H to attend.
Transform your garden with the power of composting
September 05, 2025
In a hands-on workshop led by the Alaska Harvest Collaborative, learn how to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, nutrient-packed soil that will help your garden thrive. Garden manager Mallory Smith will teach the essentials of composting -- from the basics of balancing green and brown materials to creating and mixing the perfect compost pile.
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The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension is home to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s land-grant mission including the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ 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. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'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’s experiment stations and the extension service.