About Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead
Welcome to Sustainable Alaska, where we talk about all things pertaining to Alaska living, homesteading, farming, and gardening. Susstainable Alaska is sponsored by Common Ground Alaska - a teaching farmstead that feeds Alaskans.
From the Land Up: Alaska's Homestead Revival Tandy Hogate on The Must Read Alaska Show
We joined Sonia from Must Read Alaska Show as she talks with Tandy Hogate about Alaska’s growing homestead revival.
In “From the Land Up: Alaska’s Homestead Revival,” Tandy shares why more Alaskans are turning back to gardening, raising animals, preserving food, and learning practical skills that build self-reliance. With Alaska importing most of its food and supply chains becoming more uncertain, these skills are becoming more important than ever.
Tandy also gives a preview of the third annual Alaska Homestead Expo and Marketplace happening Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–23, 2026, at the Big Lake Lions Club. This year’s Expo is expanding with a hybrid option that includes livestreamed sessions, full class recordings, and access to a summer series featuring 65+ additional classes — all included with your ticket.
2026 Alaska Homestead Expo:
Tickets: https://www.tixtree.com/e/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo-ad3e099b48b4 (https://www.tixtree.com/e/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo-ad3e099b48b4)
Event Info: https://commongroundalaska.com/event/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo/ (https://commongroundalaska.com/event/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo/)
In-Person/Hybrid: $85 | Virtual: $45 | Marketplace only: $5 at the door
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16 Apr 2026
Top Ten Medicinal Herbs for Your Alaska Garden with Teresa Hanson Far North Tinctures
Theresa Hanson from Far North Tinctures joins the Sustainable Alaska Podcast to share how she built a thriving herbal business right from her homestead in Interior Alaska.
What started as making remedies for family and friends has grown into a full product line designed to support people with health struggles.
Theresa is a master herbalist who blends traditional knowledge, research, and real-life experience to create herbal remedies.
In this episode we cover:
How Theresa got started making tinctures
Foraging and growing herbs in Alaska
Creating remedies for specific body systems
How she helps people navigate herbal medicine
The top ten herbs she recommends to grow in your Alaska garden
This episode is encouraging, and filled with herbal knowledge.
Just a quick note—nothing in this episode is medical advice. We’re sharing personal experiences and what’s worked for us, but always do your own research and check with your healthcare provider before trying anything new.
Episode Notes:
https://farnorthtinctures.com/
https://www.facebook.com/farnorthtincture
9 Apr 2026
From Barley to Bread: The Alaska Flour Story with Bryce Wrigley Alaska Flour Company Sustainable Alaska Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Bryce Wrigley from Alaska Flour Company to hear his story of farming in Alaska and building a local food business from the ground up.
Bryce shares how his family started with almost nothing—no land, no equipment—and slowly built a farm, flour mill, and bakery. What started as growing barley turned into a mission to help feed Alaska and improve food security across the state.
In this episode, we cover:
How Bryce got started farming in Alaska
Why he chose to grow barley
The moment that sparked a focus on food security
Building a family-run business with his son
Making mixes that taste homemade
The value of supporting local farms and producers
If you want to support local agriculture, or are just curious about farming in Alaska, this episode is a great listen.
Episode Notes:
https://alaskaflour.com/
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