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    3. Alaskan direct-market consumers: perception of organic products

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Swanson, R.B. (author / University of Alaska Fairbanks) and Lewis, C.B. (author / University of Alaska Fairbanks)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    1993-12
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 105 Document Number: C09108
    Journal Title:
    Home Economics Research
    Journal Title Details:
    22(2) : 138-155

    5. Climate change, farming, and gardening in alaska: cultivating opportunities

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Fresco, Nancy (author), Bennett, Alec (author), Bieniek, Peter (author), and Rosner, Carolyn (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2021-11-18
    Published:
    Switzerland: MDPI
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D12401
    Journal Title:
    Sustainability
    Journal Title Details:
    V. 13, N. 22
    Notes:
    10 pages, Ongoing climate change and associated food security concerns are pressing issues globally, and are of particular concern in the far north where warming is accelerated and markets are remote. The objective of this research was to model current and projected climate conditions pertinent to gardeners and farmers in Alaska. Research commenced with information-sharing between local agriculturalists and climate modelers to determine primary questions, available data, and effective strategies. Four variables were selected: summer season length, growing degree days, temperature of the coldest winter day, and plant hardiness zone. In addition, peonies were selected as a case study. Each variable was modeled using regional projected climate data downscaled using the delta method, followed by extraction of key variables (e.g., mean coldest winter day for a given decade). An online interface was developed to allow diverse users to access, manipulate, view, download, and understand the data. Interpretive text and a summary of the case study explained all of the methods and outcomes. The results showed marked projected increases in summer season length and growing degree days coupled with seasonal shifts and warmer winter temperatures, suggesting that agriculture in Alaska is undergoing and will continue to undergo profound change. This presents opportunities and challenges for farmers and gardeners.

    6. Communications satellite services in the United States: present status, future prospects

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Norwood, Frank (author)
    Format:
    Book chapter
    Publication Date:
    1979
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17125
    Notes:
    Pages 167-189 in M. Voigt and G. Hanneman (eds.), Progress in Communication Sciences. Volume 1. Ablex, Norwood, New Jersey. 198 pages.

    9. Satellite ITV in Alaska

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    U.S. Agency for International Development (author) and U.S. Agency for International Development
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    1979-04
    Published:
    USA: U.S. Agency for International Development
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: C21668
    Journal Title:
    Development Communication Report
    Journal Title Details:
    26 (4) : 6-7