Gardening & Genealogy

The Mat-Su/Copper River District of the Cooperative Extension Service is a goldmine of information, classes, and hands on training for agriculture, gardening, insects, invasive species, 4-H, FFA, emergency preparedness, nutrition, cooking & preserving food, money management and more!  The Experimental Farm in Palmer is part of the extension service. Check out their Locally Grown Resource Guide (Link under page title) for an up to date listing of local farms offering flowers, produce, honey, meat, milk, and hay for sale, and where you can purchase them to support our community. 

Alaska Grown: Farmers markets, farms, and stores

UAF Grow & Tell: Alaska gardening resource

Banana Belt Breezes: Scans of local Palmer, AK news from 1937-1971. The books are located in the Reserve section at Palmer Public Library.
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4

Alaska State Archives: Alaska birth, marriage, death, school & probate records, photos, and more

FamilySearch: Free genealogy database

Heritage Quest: Census Rolls, Mortality Schedules, Agricultural & Industrial Schedules, 1890 Veterans Schedule, and more.

Genealogy TV on YouTube: Tips and tricks for the basics through more advanced genealogy tools.