Host Ken Hoffman talks with Paul Cook, owner of the Northern Lights Elk Ranch on Ag Matters 

Paul Cook bought the ranch 4 years ago. They have 125 acres for hunting, 11 pastures, for a total of 315 acres.  All hunts are guided, and you won't need a hunting license.  You are guaranteed an animal. 

They sell elk meat with the butchering done in the fall. They sell the meat in quarters. Order early as they run out every year. They use the antlers to make dog treats. Chicken and turkey are also available. 

To learn more, check out their website at: https://www.northernlightselkranchofalaska.com

Dave Thorn of Delicious Dave Catering joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters to discuss his use of local foods. He tells us where we can find and buy local foods. Dave also explains why they are better, not only the taste and nutrition, but also economically. Delicious Dave is a catering and traveling chef based in Anchorage, Alaska. He specializes in using locally grown produce, seafood, and meat. 

Karianne Smith, new owner of Bushes Bunches joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters on Big Cabbage Radio

Brothers Sean & Ammon Walker of First Colony Farms join host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters 

Learn about the Reindeer Farm in Palmer, Alaska when Denise Hardy from the Reindeer Farm joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters.

Jenny Vanderweele discusses Fresh Starts Farm which is sells flowers and flower baskets and more April 15-May 31 with host Ken Hoffman.  

Brandi Jo Nyberg, Executive Director and Market Manager of the Matanuska Community Farmers Market, talks about the market with  Ag Matters host Ken Hoffman.

Alaska Future Farmer of America (FFA) State Officers discuss the value of FFA with guest host Mike Chmielewski.

Christy Kolvoord, loan officer for the Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund, discusses the program with host Tandy Hogate