#30 Alaskan Agriculture and a look at the Remote Food Supply Chain
“The state of Alaska hasn’t been very agriculturally-minded. There’s been comments made by some legislators that in the past said that agriculture doesn’t really matter, we get all of it from the lower 48, it’s ok. So we don’t have a lot of infrastructure to support agriculture but we are trying to change that.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hailey Edwards. Hailey shared what it’s like living in Alaska and spoiler alert: it’s not like those Alaskan reality television shows make it seem. Hailey also explained what the Alaskan food system looks like and some of the struggles they face that people in the lower 48 do not. Hailey’s family farm used to be a dairy but they are transitioning to the cattle industry and Hailey talked about why they made the change and how she’s using nontraditional methods in their operation.
About our guest: Hailey Edwards, Shaw Creek Cattle Company - Alaska
Hailey is a first generation Alaskan and third generation farmer. She lives with her husband Casey on the farm she grew up on, and they own two businesses, a towing and recovery company, and a mobile artificial insemination business for cattle. Since 2021, Hailey and her family have been building and creating Shaw Creek Cattle Company, a direct to consumer beef business set to launch later this fall.
If you are interested in connecting with Hailey, check out her Facebook or Instagram.
At a glance:
Gardening in Alaska and the obstacles of a short growing season and moisture issues.
Alaskan agriculture and the different climates within the state.
Hailey’s family farm and the transition they made from the dairy industry to the beef industry.
How to expand the Alaskan agriculture community and make newcomers feel more welcome.
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About the Host of Farming on Purpose, Lexi Wright:
I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the stories of agriculture from generations past, preserving the skills and lessons learned along the way, and ensuring the best of that is passed onto those who will continue to lead the way into the future of production agriculture.
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