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Hidden behind Alaska’s wild landscapes lies the Matanuska Experiment Farm—a living lab where kelp-fed cows, century-old weather data, and 4-H youth programs collide. Since 1915, this research hub near Palmer has been testing bold ideas: using ocean nutrients to boost soil and cattle, growing cover crops to fight pests, and cultivating hazelnuts for future food forests. It’s also home to a caribou herd, public potato harvests, and hiking trails woven into a greenbelt. More than just science, it’s a community cornerstone—where generations have learned, grown, and innovated, quietly shaping Alaska’s agriculture and future.

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