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State of Alaska
Department of NaturalResources
The Division of Agriculture
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The Divisions mission/and or priority is to
promote and encourage the development of
an agriculture industry in the state.
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Agriculture Development
Agricultural Revolving
Loan Fund (ARLF)
Plant Materials Center
(PMC)
Components of the Division
of Agriculture
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Agriculture Development
1. Marketing
2. Inspection Services
3. Land Management
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Marketing
Market Development
Alaska Grown Program
Farm to School Program
Industry Support
Education & Outreach
Conference Hosting
Farmers Market Directory
Grants
Specialty Crop Block Grants
Federal-State Marketing
improvement program
Agriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
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Alaska Grown Program
Launched in 1985, designed to
highlight Alaska Grown farm
products in the marketplace.
400 farms are signed up and
participate in the program. One of the most recognized
brands in the state of Alaska
Statewide advertisingefforts remind
customers to Look
for, Ask for, and Buy
Alaska Grown.
Agriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
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Farm to School ProgramAgriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
Priorities:
Enhance communication, awareness & knowledge transfer
between Alaska Grown producers & Alaskan schools.
Identify and disseminate curriculums that will lead students
to greater awareness of Alaska agriculture.
Work with appropriate
officials to develop
guidelines and standards
for proper and safe food
production in schoolgardens.
Promote, encourage and
coordinate farm visits for
students.
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Conference Facilitation
Community outreach
Alaska Grown Source Book
Division Newsletter
Staff participation at conferences/events
Industry SupportAgriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
i l li l l
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The Division partners with
educators, agencies, and the
private sector, to promote
knowledge transfer within the
industry. Support youth agriculture
education programs:
Agriculture in the Classroom
FFA
4-H
Teacher Education
Youth education events
Education & OutreachAgriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
A i l lA i l l
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Inspection Services
1. USDA Grade Inspection and Certification
2. Food Safety Audits:
1. Good Handling Practices (GHP)
2. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
3. Export CertificationPlant Health Inspections
4. Country of OriginLabeling (COOL)
5. Cooperative AgriculturalPest Survey (CAPS)
Agriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
A i l D lA i l D l
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Land Management
Land Sales
202 Acres of state Ag land
sold in FY 2011
Grazing Leases 8 grazing leases,
covering 100,477 acres
Agriculture Leases
6 Ag leases covering 800 acres
Agriculture DevelopmentAgriculture Development
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Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund
(ARLF)
Statutorily established in AS 03.10.010 Promote the more rapid development of agriculture as an industry
throughout the State by means of long-term, low-interest loans.
58 years of continuous operation
Types of Available Loans Short Termfor annual operating expenses
(fertilizer, etc.)
Chattelfor purchase of equipment or livestock
Farm Developmentpurchase of real property
for agricultural use
Irrigationsystem purchase and installation
Product Processingto build and equip
facilities for the processing of Alaskan
agricultural products
Clearingfor agriculture land clearing
A i lt lA i lt l R l i L F dR l i L F d
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Board of Agriculture and
Conservation (BAC)
Statutorily established in AS 03.09.010
Function: Oversight of the Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund
Authorize disposal of agricultural property acquired by ARLF Approve and administer agricultural loans
Recommend land suitable for agriculture classification
AgriculturalAgricultural Revolving Loan FundRevolving Loan Fund
Structure:
7 members appointed by theGovernor
Varying agriculture experienceand background
Serve staggered 3 year terms
A i lt lA i lt l R l i L F dR l i L F d
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Comparative Loan Activity - FY 01 - FY10
AgriculturalAgricultural Revolving Loan FundRevolving Loan Fund
By Loan Amount
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
FY 01 FY 02 FY 03 FY 04 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10
Short termChattel
Land Clearing
Irrigation
Product Processing
Farm Development
A i lt lA i lt l R l i L F dR l i L F d
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Comparative Loan Activity - FY 01 - FY10
AgriculturalAgricultural Revolving Loan FundRevolving Loan Fund
By Number of Loans
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
FY 01 FY 02 FY 03 FY 04 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10
Short termChattelLand ClearingIrrigationProduct Processing
Farm Development
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Northern Latitude Plant Materials Center
Mission:
To promote the use of Alaskan-producedagricultural crops for revegetation and seed
production
Plant Materials CenterPlant Materials Center
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Primary activities of the PMC: Foundation Seed Program
Certified Potato Seed Program Certified Seed Laboratory
Native Plant Evaluation
High Latitude Germplasm Research
Invasive Species Management
Revegetation Technology / Design
Conservation Plant Technology
Seed Cleaning and Conditioning
Ethnobotany Teaching Garden
Rural Village Seed Production
Training, Outreach, Publications
Web Conference Hosting Facility
Plant Materials CenterPlant Materials Center
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Agriculture in Alaska
Alaska Agriculture Statistics reported 680
farms in Alaska in 2009.
Generating over 31.9 million dollars in cash receipts
900,000 acres involved in agriculture production
83.68% pasture
9.78% cropland
6.53% other uses
Average age of Alaskan
farmer is 56.2 years
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Alaskas Primary Crops
1. Greenhouse/Nursery Production2. Hay
3. Specialty Crops
4. Potatoes
5. Livestock
6. Dairy
7. Barley
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Alaskas Long TermPlan for Agriculture?
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Franci Havemeister, Director
Division of Agriculture