With most of the local 2025 crops harvested, thoughts turn more toward the indoors and how to make the most of all that nutritious and delicious fresh produce. The recipes below put a spotlight on the Mat-Su’s most famous crop – the potato.
The recipes are courtesy of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Agriculture, which is the home of the Alaska Grown initiative. Created by the state’s agriculture industry, Alaska Grown has promoted local farming and products grown in Alaska for more than 30 years.
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