Changing the Climate of Growing in Alaska

A view of the lower field at Calypso Farm & Ecology Center in Ester, Alaska. The 2.5-acre farm runs a variety of offerings, including youth programming, a farmers market, a community supported agriculture program, seed saving, and an educational apprenticeship program. Photo courtesy of Calypso Farm & Ecology Center.
Shetland sheep gather at Calypso Farm. In addition to vegetables, the farm integrates dairy goats, sheep, bees, and chickens into its ecosystem Photo courtesy of Calypso Farm & Ecology Center.
Flowers grow in the upper field at Calypso Farm. In recent years, cut flowers have played more of an economic role in the farm than in the past, perhaps because of a warmer, longer season. Photo courtesy of Calypso Farm & Ecology Center.
Volunteers gather around harvested radishes at the Tyonek Community Farm, which is only accessible by boat or plane. The Native Village of Tyonek established the 1.5 acre farm in 2012 to increase food security for Tyonek tribal members. Photo courtesy of Tyonek Grown.
Calypso Farm co-founder Tom Zimmer checks the farm’s bee hive. Raising pollinators is part of the farm’s holistic and diverse model. Photo courtesy of Calypso Farm.