Grow Fruit North of 60
Mark Wolbers, president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association, talks about growing fruit north of 60.
Mark Wolbers, president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association, talks about growing fruit north of 60.
We talk about:
The range of fruit that grows in Alaska
The growing conditions in different parts of Alaska
Using greenhouses and high tunnels
The gardening culture in Alaska
The advantages of growing in a northern area
Opportunities for monetization
A greenhouse-winery!
“Snow is our friend!”
Connect
Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association: apfga.org
Want More on Growing Food in the North?
Tune in to hear Suzanne Crocker from Dawson City talk about eating locally for a whole year in the episode No Groceries North of 60.