Case Study

Controlled Environment Agriculture Takes Root in Alaska

Controlled Environment Agriculture Takes Root in Alaska

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® Challenge A family of four in Palmer, Alaska spends $1,300 more on groceries each year than does the same-size Portland, Oregon family, according to the University of Alaska. This is because 98% of Alaska’s food is imported from out of state, per the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Produce travels great distances to reach Alaskan consumers, running up fuel costs along the way. Thanks in part to the Division of Agriculture’s “Ala

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