tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59931548214294280162012-01-14T06:11:33.671-09:00ADLAADLA, Inc.
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.comBlogger1271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-45972597544002281132012-01-14T06:11:00.002-09:002012-01-14T06:11:33.681-09:00
ALASKA DIVERSIFIED LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
November 22, 2011 Teleconference
Minutes
PRESENT
Ruby
Hollembaek, President
Delbert
Simineo, Vice President
Kathy
Burton, Treasurer
Bill
Burton
Milan
Shipka
Scott
Hollembaek
Janelle
Curtis
Mike
Miller
Jane
Hamilton, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
President
Ruby Hollembaek called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
A
quorum was Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-39335310074185588992011-11-24T20:53:00.007-09:002011-11-25T08:30:29.072-09:00Public Workshop for Proposed Animal Care StandardsPhone # is 1-800-315-6338 PASSCODE 8213Jay Fuller, DVM Asst. State Vet 907-375-8213jay.fuller@alaska.govRobert Gerlach, VMD, State Vet 907/375-8214bob.gerlach@alaska.gov
IN PERSON:
Workshop at the State Environmental Health Laboratory at
5251 Dr. MLK, Jr. Ave. Anchorage, AK 99507
Public Workshop for Proposed Animal Care StandardsWorkshop AgendaDecember 1, 2011, 3:30 – 5 PM
Scope of Workshop:Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-85970013811562064852011-11-21T20:44:00.004-09:002011-11-22T06:47:10.909-09:00Teleconference November 22nd 7 PM7PM November 22Teleconference 800.893.8850 and use the pin 5711553
AgendaI. Roll Call & AttendanceII. Agenda ApprovalIII. Minutes ApprovalIV. ElectionsV. President's Report A. Conferences & Teleconferences around the state. B. Legislative Issues C. Animal Care StandardsVI. Old Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-48307627932696544882011-11-03T12:04:00.000-08:002011-11-03T12:04:19.763-08:00ADLA, Inc. Annual Meeting Thursday, November 10, 20117 PM Land’s End Resort – Homer, AlaskaAgendaI. Roll Call & AttendanceII. Agenda ApprovalIII. Minutes ApprovalIV. ElectionsV. President's Report A. Conferences & Teleconferences around the state. B. Legislative Issues C. Animal Care StandardsVI.Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-63515228765996278322011-10-31T08:49:00.000-08:002011-10-31T08:49:48.189-08:00Some Economic Considerations Joshua Greenberg SNRASsource: sustainability-now.org/csa.htm
source: http://www.ozpolitic.com/articles/environment-society-economy.htmlRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-52400233466294667452011-10-31T08:27:00.000-08:002011-10-31T08:27:12.786-08:00Alaska Veterinarians Office Treads Lightly on Animal Care RulesAlaska veterinarians office treadslightly on animal care rules: FAIRBANKS — The Office of the State Veterinarian is treading lightly as it begins work on drafting expanded animal health care standards for sled dogs, pets, horses and other animals. The issue li...http://newsminer.com/bookmark/16231855-Alaska-veterinarians-office-treads-lightly-on-animal-care-rulesRuby Peck-HollembaekFarmer/Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-3629762028035036702011-10-27T06:26:00.004-08:002011-10-31T08:50:36.959-08:00State Vet Office to Hold Public Workshop in Regards to Animal Care Standards TodayThe Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of the State Veterinarian will be hosting a public workshop regarding proposed animal care standards. The workshop will be held on October 27, 2011 from 3:30 until 5 PM.
The animal care standards will provide more detail on what constitutes adequate feeding, watering and environment for common livestock and pets. This animal care Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-61794337641235320702011-10-13T11:32:00.001-08:002011-10-13T11:47:00.948-08:00Wildlife agriculture interface – Tom ParagiWildlife agriculture interface – Tom Paragi
1. Division of Wildlife Conservation definition
2. Terminology: Ranched game: elk, plains bison, reindeer, yak. Private property, meat saleable, exception is musk ox. Wild game: native birds and mammals, held in public trust by State, possession upon legal harvest, cannot sell wild red meat. In Europe this is different.
3. American experience with Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-26839843058355192722011-10-13T11:09:00.003-08:002011-10-13T11:48:12.918-08:00Red Meat Production in Alaska – Milan ShipkaRed Meat Production in Alaska – Milan Shipka
1. Raising Livestock in Alaska
2. Looking at Alaska globally. Alaska, Sweden, Norway, Greenland, Russian, Finland, Iceland, Faeroe Islands, Highlands and Islands of Scotland, Canada
3. What can we do in Alaska? Alaska can produce good beef in Alaska. We have cattle drives in Alaska.
4. We can raise bison very well in Alaska. They can be a benefit Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-55500688094956749532011-10-13T10:48:00.006-08:002011-10-13T11:49:19.098-08:00Food Systems in Alaska – Craig Gerlach
Food Systems in Alaska – Craig Gerlach
1. Cultural Identity, Ecosystem Health, Food Preference and Health of Individuals and Communities
2. Less than 1% of fisheries production stays in state
3. Production Processing Distribution Waste Flowchart
4. The Alaska Food System 5% of the state’s food needs
5. 18% of Alaskans are food insecure
6. Food costs 25% higher than in the lower 48 Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-33400211395782328422011-10-13T09:40:00.016-08:002011-10-20T08:48:53.085-08:00Sustainable Livestock Production Conference
Howard Rock Ballroom
08:00 Registration
08:30 Welcome address
Janice Rowell: Welcome producers, processors, legislatures, etc.
Carol Lewis: Elated and frightened at the same time. Food Security threatens Alaska. Red meat industry is a part of this. What do we need to sustain a livestock industry in Alaska? “If we do not manage change, change will affect us. We are here Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-41514503584724206162011-09-17T09:12:00.002-08:002011-09-17T09:12:59.389-08:00Public Forum for the Fresh from Alaska Food Co-op- September 28Next Open Public Forum for the Fresh from Alaska Food Coop - Wednesday - 09/28/11 - 6:30pm - Cooperative Extension Service - 16th & C Street -Anchorage. Please spread the word! They will be reviewing the information they have gathered on on-line food co-ops.
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle Palmer, Alaska 99645
Home to Responsible Game Ranch ProducersRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-45013396569293700792011-09-07T13:56:00.005-08:002011-09-29T11:10:28.949-08:00FSA Reminds Folks to Submit RTCP for Transportation Reimbursement
Dear Friends and News Desks,
Attached is a news release from earlier in the summer announcing payments made for last year’s program. It also announced the dates for applying for this year’s payments. This Friday, September 9, is the last day we will accept applications. Applications must be postmarked by Friday. I have also attached application forms and information about signing up the Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-75241570085094201882011-07-25T09:06:00.001-08:002011-07-25T09:18:24.694-08:00Sustainable Livestock Production ConferenceSustainable Livestock Production in Alaska
to be held in Anchorage at the Sherton Hotel
October 13 & 14, 2011
The words 'food sustainability and food security' seem to crop up everywhere today and are particularly relevant in a state like Alaska where approximately 85 percent of everything we eat is imported.
Today, agricultural production is possible, productive, and active in many parts of Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-84285625040509682232011-05-03T09:45:00.000-08:002011-05-03T09:45:22.666-08:00Happy Alaska Agriculture Day 2011What is your community doing to celebrate Alaska Ag Day and Week?
Here's what UAF SNRAS is doing: http://snras.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-3-is-alaska-agriculture-day.html
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Home to Responsible Game Ranch ProducersRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-13064852140786913802011-05-03T08:15:00.001-08:002011-05-03T08:15:01.705-08:00Alaskan Products Needed for All Alaskan DinnerNeed Alaska produce for the All Alaskan Dinner
The event website (http://www.globalfoodalaska.com)
Robin Richardson, Member Manager
GFC-CONNECT.COM
A Web Service of Global Food Collaborative, LLC.
1.888.339.7429 x 1, 907.563.0154
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska
99645
Home to Responsible Game Ranch ProducersRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-20090312392057603652011-03-19T09:25:00.000-08:002011-03-19T09:28:44.150-08:00Compact Hay Bales ADLA, Inc.;8850North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-2000807763210951622011-03-12T17:30:00.001-09:002011-03-12T17:30:22.717-09:00March Conferences and Eventsfrom the Division of Agriculture Website
1March UAF CES Alaskan Growers School2345
678910Alaska Farmland Trust Open House - Palmer11-Fifth Annual Spring Garden Conference-Anchorage12-Fifth Annual Spring Garden Conference-Anchorage
13141516171819
202122-SARE Registration Conference Form Fairbanks--- SARE Agenda Fairbanks23-SARE Registration Conference Form Fairbanks---- SARE Agenda Fairbanks
Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-35590066342704267132011-03-12T17:21:00.004-09:002011-03-17T09:53:08.356-08:00Support a Department of Agriculture for Alaska-99% other states couldn't all be wrongHouse Bill 191Department Of Agriculture And Food
Sponsored by Rep. Steve Thompson
“An Act establishing a state department of agriculture and food and relating to its powers and duties; relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Natural Resources; and providing for an effective date.”
Status: (H) EDT : 2011-03-11Next Hearing: (H) EDT Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-29267978747093315162011-03-04T09:00:00.001-09:002011-03-04T09:09:29.731-09:00Membership Renewal Forms had Wrong AddressI inadvertently had the wrong address on the recent ADLA membership forms that I had mailed out. The address is below and I will resend forms or if you have them ready to send to the corrected address. Please note the address should be 8850 Simineo Circle NOT 8550. Sorry for the mistake.
By the way, we still need a member At Large.
Ruby Hollembaek
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-73023551456242185542011-03-02T07:26:00.006-09:002011-03-02T07:37:04.986-09:00US Fish and Wildlife Service Deny Request to List Bison as an Endangered SpeciesThe US Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday that they will not consider listing wild plans bison as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement, published in yesterday's Federal Register, was the agency's 90-day-finding response to a petition filed by two individuals in 2009. That petition sought to have "wild plans bison" (those in public conservation herds)Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-13080758698754876522011-02-25T13:22:00.004-09:002011-02-28T10:08:14.954-09:00Delta Farm Forum UpdateNO ADLA, Inc. formal meeting this Saturday for ADLA.
However, Ruby will be attending an informal gathering at the Trophy Lodge about 5 PM - 6 PM as a meet and greet forum with DNR Deputy Commissioner Fogels and Division of Agriculture Director Franci Havemeister.
All ADLA members and agricultural producers welcome. The Trophy will need a "head count" if you choose to eat a dinner there.Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-31331538749064330212011-02-14T05:46:00.001-09:002011-02-14T05:49:22.663-09:00Internships and Volunteers (Food Internships) http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2011/01/so-you-want-to-find-a-food-internship-a-job-seeking-guide/70322/
The Congressional Hunger Center (www.hungercenter.org)
Sustainable Food Jobs (http://sustainablefoodjobs.wordpress.com) posts job listings from organizations, farms, and restaurants, and also identifies related educational programs.
Good Food Jobs (Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-36694041389256540582011-01-31T07:31:00.007-09:002011-02-10T13:32:21.117-09:00Letter to Alaska Legislature and Governor
Wesley Hollembaek helps clean up bison skulls as a by-product of the herd's livestock business.
Alaska Diversified Livestock, Association
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Website: www.adlainc.blogspot.com
January 31, 2011
Dear Legislature and Governor’s Office,
Please note that I was directed in our last Alaska Diversified Livestock Association meeting to write a Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-68707974599417979252010-12-23T08:34:00.000-09:002010-12-23T08:35:48.824-09:00Happy Holidays Happy Holidays from Alaska Diversified Livestock Association. A special remembrance for the soldiers and their families this holiday season. May your season be merry, bright and safe.ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-34827284128760504612010-12-12T06:03:00.001-09:002010-12-23T08:41:13.621-09:00November 11 2010 Meeting MinutesALASKA DIVERSIFIED LIVESTOCK MEETING
November 11, 2010Alpine Lodge – Fairbanks, Alaska
PRESENTSteve Gallagher Ruby HollembaekKathy Burton Bill BurtonMilan Shipka Craig GerlachBruce WillardRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-64366320771333371372010-12-12T05:54:00.000-09:002010-12-12T05:54:09.177-09:00Dr. Fuller reports on Alaska Animal Care StandardsInformation from the Alaska Farm Bureau regarding issues for ADLA, Inc.:
Alaska Animal Care Standards: Dr. Fuller spoke about the animal health regulations for Alaska that were written about 25 years ago with very few updates since. He and Dr. Gerlach are writing standards to be included in legislation that they hope to have introduced in the next legislative session that will provide animalRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-63146904166672571472010-11-17T06:56:00.002-09:002010-11-17T07:01:34.791-09:00FFA JUMP
Alaska was well represented at the national FFA convention Oct. 20-23 in Indianapolis. The theme this year was "infinite potential."
Nearly 55,000 FFA members and guests from across the country attended, with nineteen being from Alaska chapters.
Thank goodness there are youth who have a love of agriculture and I'm sure there are alot more out there with a love of Alaska food, fiber and Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-77675366702217625302010-11-13T13:18:00.004-09:002010-11-17T07:13:48.449-09:00ADLA Awards Bryce Wrigley with Appreciation Award
Bryce Wrigley received the ADLA Agriculture Appreciation Award. Papa from Papa's Greenhouse also received the Alaska Farm Bureau Producer of the Year Award.
"I am at the Alaska Farm Bureau conference here in Fairbanks. It has been 20 years since they have held the conference in the interior and I must say, they have about 100 people attending. This is a good thing. Today we go over Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-62145847797840760992010-11-09T05:42:00.001-09:002010-11-09T05:46:10.274-09:00AGENDA November 11, 2010, 7 PM, Glacier Room, Alpine Lodge, FairbanksADLA, Inc. Meeting Thursday, November 11, 2010 7 PM at the Alpine LodgeGlacier Room
AgendaI. Roll Call and AttendanceII. Agenda ApprovalIII. Minutes ApprovalIV. ElectionsV. President's ReportVI. Old Business - Bylaws ReviewVII. Treasurer's Report a. Account Balance and Tax InformationRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-14645527941303499842010-11-08T09:53:00.007-09:002010-11-09T05:23:59.018-09:00Green Grass = Green JobsI spoke with Violet Stone. I like what they do in Cornell with their emphasis on agriculture. I hope the University in Alaska can follow suit. Talking about rural economic development, regional food supply and environmental outcomes I think are right up Alaskans' ally. Thank you Violet for taking my call and sharing this information here up North of 'ya.
NEWS FROM THE SMALL FARMS PROGRAM AT Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-35078836004905013802010-10-28T11:24:00.002-08:002010-10-28T11:24:53.886-08:00AFB 2010
Alaska Farm Bureau AgendaAlpine Lodge, Fairbanks, AlaskaNovember 12, 2010
· Alaska Farm Bureau President Presentation and Silent Auction· Local Food Discussion by Danny Consenstein, FSA State Director and Member of Alsak Food Policy Council· The New Alaska Grown Program, Franci Havemeister, Direction Division of Agriculture· Spotlight on Success: Schultz Farms·Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-64724826548656006012010-09-27T13:20:00.002-08:002010-10-12T08:51:43.657-08:00Membership Drops Annual Fee by More than Half
Alaska Diversified Livestock Association, Incorporated(ADLA, Inc.)2011 Membership ApplicationJOIN NOW $35 Membership
ADLA, Inc. 8550 North Simineo Circle Palmer, AK 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-9603094030455540952010-09-26T09:22:00.000-08:002010-09-26T09:22:55.999-08:00Kodiak Game Ranch on FacebookADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Check out Bill Burton's FB page. Photos from the Kodiak Game Ranch.
Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-33064314667370688862010-09-26T09:08:00.000-08:002010-09-26T09:10:00.622-08:00Harvested Bison Bull at Alaska Interior Game Ranch Scott Hollembaek and grandsons, Wyatt and Wesley, went with him to harvest this older bull off the ranch. 1,000 acres with 1/3 woods, you'd better make your shot count. He did. ADLA, Inc.;8850North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-63116771455066916852010-09-26T07:36:00.001-08:002010-09-26T07:36:41.561-08:00ADLA, Inc. Meeting Thursday Night at Alpine Lodge in FairbanksCorrection: The ADLA, Inc. meeting will be held in Ruby's room (no room assigned yet) at the Alpine Lodge Thursday evening (November 11th). I will give time and place with agenda 2 weeks before the meeting date.
REMNDER ABOUT AFB Meetings to be held directly after the ADLA meeting on Friday and Saturday:
"The Friday Forum will be held the next day, November 12th. We will be having the Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-60466462635608676452010-09-21T07:13:00.000-08:002010-09-21T07:15:01.472-08:00Elk on Northern Lights Elk Ranch near Palmer ADLA, Inc.;8850North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-13027037180867805212010-08-14T07:46:00.000-08:002010-08-14T07:47:38.279-08:00Elk Joshua Guy is 17 years old and he shot about 150-175 yards at the Alaska Interior Game Ranch outside of Delta Junction.ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-9494997382406411332010-08-08T10:54:00.000-08:002010-08-08T10:57:06.169-08:00Wood Elk Ranch - Delta Junction ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Home to Responsible Game RanchersRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-78462580057808361342010-07-05T21:48:00.001-08:002010-07-05T21:51:31.141-08:00Northern Lights Elk Ranch offers Elk Hunts in the Palmer AreaThe Northern Lights Elk Ranch near Palmer offers elk hunts.
$5,000 for an animal that scores under 400 SCI and $7,500 for one over 400.
Contact Delbert or Jackie at http://www.northernlightselkranch.blogspot.com for details or call (907) 745-6869.
Book by September 1 and hunt by November 1.
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Home to Responsible Game RanchersRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-8494424112324842012010-06-10T22:16:00.000-08:002010-06-10T22:18:01.430-08:00Bison in the Field Bison graze the fields at Alaska Interior Game Ranch in Delta Junction. ADLA producers raise livestock with great success in Alaska. Raising and selling the animals are no problem, it is setting up an infrastructure of support to allow producers to raise more livestock to feed more Alaskans that causes the challenges. ADLA, Inc.;8850North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-11177640066747930312010-05-14T09:07:00.001-08:002010-05-14T09:17:34.199-08:00Response from AFB and ADLA Member to Farm Bill DiscussionAll HB 70 did was to add the farm to school program to existing regulations. This bill was supported by the Alaska Farm Bureau and we lobbied for it in Juneau. The farm to school garden portion expires in a couple of years, so not even long lasting.
This was added to existing law which includes the wording about "assisting porspective settlers" and also the "regulate the elk in a manner Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-56822267964893996042010-05-14T07:30:00.002-08:002010-05-14T07:50:15.068-08:00New Law to Regulate Elk Farming in Alaska?
I read a blog about a new Farm Bill "Alaska Governor Sean Parnell signed into law this week a piece of legislation referred to as the The Farm To School Act. Sounds good like motherhood and apple pie. Let's pat ourselves on the back. Right? Wrong. May I quote? "The act establishes the farm-to-school program in the Department of Natural Resources, and relating to school gardens, Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-9926494850553746912010-05-06T10:24:00.000-08:002010-05-06T10:24:37.588-08:00Secretary Vilsack Reappoints Almanza as FSIS Administrator
Release No. 0232.10Contact:
USDA Office of Communications
(202) 720-4623
Secretary Vilsack Reappoints Almanza as FSIS Administrator WASHINGTON, May 6, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the appointment of Alfred V. Almanza as Administrator of FSIS, overseeing the regulation of meat, poultry and processed egg products. Mr. Almanza has been in a limited term appointment asRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-85643373304387794372010-05-06T09:47:00.003-08:002010-05-06T09:47:58.030-08:00Governor Parnell Town Hall Meeting Tonite
Governor Parnell to Hold Telephone Town Hall Meeting
May 5, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska — Governor Sean Parnell will hold a telephone town hall meeting Thursday to field questions from Alaskans across the state regarding the legislative wrap-up. The telephone town hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"This telephone town hall meeting will allow me to hear constituent Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-25852900906114052432010-05-05T19:26:00.002-08:002010-05-05T19:26:26.723-08:00Energy Opportunities During Clean Energy Forum
Secretary Vilsack, Obama Administration Officials, and Rural Energy Stakeholders Discuss Renewable Energy Opportunities During Clean Energy Forum WASHINGTON, May 5, 2010 -Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other administration officials joined rural stakeholders from across the country at a clean energy economy forum at the White House. The group discussed renewable energy Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-21481775198915956642010-04-22T21:09:00.002-08:002010-04-22T21:09:18.807-08:00Happy Earth DayADLA, Inc.; 8850 North Simineo Circle Palmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-23378081620542407842010-04-19T10:58:00.000-08:002010-04-19T10:58:12.623-08:00Bison at Member Scott Hollembaek's Game Ranch April 2010 in Delta Junction
This is the most wonderful season for herdsman. Seeing the fruits of their labor, calves. A relatively mild for Alaskans this winter. I hope this means we will have a good calf crop.
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-15568629704078048462010-04-06T07:00:00.003-08:002010-04-06T07:14:31.226-08:00Dear Gubernatorial Candidate
Good Morning, As a Gubernatorial candidate, we would like to offer you an opportunity to respond to a few questions below. Answers will be posted (unedited) to our website (Global Food Collaborative). Responses will be posted upon receipt and highlighted in our monthly, Collaborative INSIGHTS Newsletter (circulation 15,000+). Please provide your candidate image along with response to Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-60405212672946038152010-03-20T12:55:00.000-08:002010-03-20T12:55:54.698-08:00Teleconference on the new USDA Animal Disease Traceability ProgramTo all interested parties,
The Office of the State Veterinarian will be hosting a teleconference on the new USDA Animal Disease Traceability program. This program replaces the National Animal Identification System program. It is expected to be driven by states and tailored to their needs. I will be attending a national planning conference this week and will bring back some more information Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-17957278514448042312010-02-27T06:34:00.001-09:002010-02-27T06:47:07.646-09:00Goodbye Division of Ag from DNRMoving the Division out of DNR into DCCED.
Click here http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/26/Bills/HB0383A.PDF to read the bill. Thought you would be interested in this. It was introduced this week.
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-76593185050471543552010-02-26T07:40:00.002-09:002010-02-27T06:47:49.620-09:00Informal Meeting at Trophy Lodge, February 27th 5 PMFebruary 27th (Directly following the Delta Farm Forum)
Information meeting 5 PM at the Trophy Lodge.
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Simineo Circle
Palmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-34776796278556205972009-12-28T05:49:00.001-09:002009-12-28T06:41:35.088-09:00ADLA, Inc Meeting November 12, 2009ADLA Meeting Minutes (Unapproved)
Millennium Hotel-Anchorage
November 12, 2009
Called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Delbert Simineo
Present: Delbert Simineo, Bill Burton, Kathy Burton, Milan Shipka, Jane Hamilton, Scott and Ruby Hollembaek via teleconference.
Quorum established.
Ruby asked Delbert to conduct the meeting.
Agenda: Milan moved to accept agenda as presented, Kathy seconded, motion Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-41860625442400809652009-11-20T10:02:00.001-09:002009-11-20T10:33:15.755-09:00Photos of Ai and NAEBA Team visiting AlaskaRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-26000901845371262722009-11-20T08:20:00.002-09:002009-11-20T09:42:45.180-09:00Ai'ing Elk
Ai (artificial insemination) team in Alaska, left to right, Cheri Espe, Kelly Hebbert, Joel Espe, Delbert Simineo, Jackie Simineo also visit the Nash's (Windy Valley Musk-Ox Farm in Palmer) and Kodiak Game Ranch (The Burton's) on Kodiak Island. How do you mix work with fun? Just look at them here, true passionate ranchers. Thanks for the photos Espe's.
ADLA, Inc.;
8850 North Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-20137223114295994352009-11-07T08:37:00.000-09:002009-11-07T08:37:47.298-09:00REAP 5th Anniversary Party and FundraiserREAP 5th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser
REAP is celebrating five years of working to energize the state with clean, sustainable power. Come join us for a night of music, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, prizes and more at our 5th anniversary party and fundraiser. For more information or to RSVP, go to www.REalaska.org, email info@REalaska.org, or call 929-7770.
Snow City Cafe in Anchorage
1034 W. 4th Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-15873967834451097412009-11-03T10:42:00.000-09:002009-11-03T10:42:58.981-09:00ADLA, Inc. Meeting November 12th at the Millenium 7 PMADLA, Inc. Meeting Thursday, November 12th,
7 PM at the Millenium Hotel
Room TBA
Agenda
I. Roll Call & Attendance
2. Agenda Approval
3. February 2009 Minutes Approval
4. President's Report
5. Old Business - Bylaws Review
6. Vice-President's Report
a. Organic Conference
b. NAEBA AI Elk Process
7. Treasurer's Report
a. Account Balance
b. Member Roster
8. New Business
Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-71600363581587845052009-11-02T09:40:00.003-09:002009-11-02T09:40:36.862-09:00Food ShowHello Vendors, The Alaska School and Nutrition Association is having their annual conference January 20, 21, and 22, 2010. The Food Show will be on the 22nd of January, the final day of the conference. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Anchorage this year. The Crowne Plaza is on the corner of C Street and International Airport Road. A registration form will be coming shortly.
Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-59495833972833131082009-10-09T07:57:00.001-08:002009-10-17T16:58:31.421-08:00ADLA, Inc. Meeting to be Held During Alaska Farm Bureau November MeetingIt's time for our fall meeting. More information will follow as we are setting up an agenda for the November Fall Meeting to be held during the evening following the Alaska Farm Bureau annual meeting. Last year, we held our meeting at the home of producers Delbert and Jackie Simineo's Northern Lights Elk Ranch (http://www.northernlightselkranch.blogspot.com/). We have decided to meet in Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-23020980457468554842009-10-05T20:14:00.000-08:002009-10-05T20:14:13.325-08:00AWCC Releases 2 Female Bison on Popov IslandAlaska Wildlife Conservation Center releases two female bison on Popov Island
Two female Plains Bison were recently introduced to a herd of 150 on Popov Island by the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. By Jim Magowan
Turnagain Times Correspondent
Mother Nature has some cruel tricks up her sleeves. Dutch Elm sounds like a tree that grows in Holland. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-59977637085907103312009-10-02T08:47:00.000-08:002009-10-02T08:47:25.555-08:00Chena Hot Springs Resort - Chena FestChena Hot Springs Resort - Chena Fest
Description: Location: Chena Hot Springs Resort
Admission: $25
5th annual harvest celebration recognizing agricultural production and raising funds for FFA leadership programs. All-Alaska grown dinner and entertainment.
Phone: 474-6916
Contact Name: Jeff Werner
Contact Email: jwwerner@alaska.edu
http://deltanewsweb.com/calendar/view_entry.php?id=6505&date=Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-80762483347625414932009-09-27T19:39:00.000-08:002009-09-27T19:43:21.102-08:00Kodiak Game Ranch Steve took these when he was out the same time and Delbert & Co. were out. The Burtons'ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-76259709621349727002009-09-23T08:29:00.000-08:002009-09-23T08:37:04.735-08:00Kodiak Game Ranch Elk-The Burtons'ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-38849494543237037082009-09-02T07:06:00.001-08:002009-09-02T07:12:37.436-08:00Misty Mountain Elk Hunting - DeltaMISTY MOUNTAIN ELK HUNTING OFFERS BIG GAME ADVENTURE HUNTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK !See the list of wild game producers to the right and also link on to websites below to view more information. ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-38569039575625410532009-09-02T06:56:00.000-08:002009-09-02T07:00:58.425-08:00Randy Wood Offers Elk Hunts in DeltaTrophy Elk Hunts"You and your Guide will quietly stalk the fields and woods for that trophy bull elk of your choice. You can encounter several bull elk ranging from 320 to over 400 SCI. The decision of which bull to take is yours and only bulls of trophy class will be taken on this hunt."This Hunt is offered at $4,500.00 usManagement Bull Elk Hunt"These bull elk are great bulls by most elk hunterRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-27439497729510499552009-08-30T13:41:00.000-08:002009-08-30T13:45:20.841-08:00Father Son Duo Get Their Elk and BisonFather and son, Clark and Grant Kinney, come to the Alaska Interior Game Ranch outside of Delta Junction as returning clients to get meat for the winter. Grant took both animals. Clean shots, dead on and efficient. Good shooting and a weekend of family time.ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645 Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-46735574223443767562009-08-27T19:26:00.000-08:002009-08-27T19:30:57.475-08:00Fall, the Woods and Walking with the BisonToday the dogs and I went out on one of our berry picking treks. We came upon the bison who were in various places at the game ranch. It was beautiful and warm. The cranberries are ready and the fireweed has headed out. Here in interior Alaska, the sign of fireweed heading out in August brings thoughts of the chores for winter. ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-8044762682341531222009-07-28T07:27:00.000-08:002009-07-28T07:30:14.084-08:00Food Security Meeting Held in AnchorageNotes from the AFB Food Security Meeting Held in Anchorage this last Week1) We should all be asking "Where does that food come from?" when we go to restaurants, stores, schools, etc. Just asking the question will start to cause curiosity to create conversation and begin to distinguish fresh, ingredients, local, how/where items get to them. Also it will stimulate a movement that consumers Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-34724276360343160302009-07-28T07:22:00.000-08:002009-07-28T07:23:26.510-08:00Specialty Crop Grant AvailableThe Division of Agriculture today announced the availability of a newgrant - the Specialty Crop Competitive Grant. Check our web sitewww.dnr.alaska.gov/ag and look for the link under "What's New" or under"Grants."IMPORTANT:Application Deadline: Friday, 8/14/09Amount: $20,000.00Eligibility: Specialty Crop industry members/groups/organizationRead more on our web site!!!Thanks, and have a great dayRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-69627558755440565272009-06-18T10:14:00.000-08:002009-06-18T10:18:45.717-08:00Water Tanks and Water off the Buff's Back Bison enjoying 80 oF weather under the irrigation system at the Alaska Interior Game Ranch.Water tanks at the game ranches allow for the needs when "mother nature" cannot.ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-602221842232554782009-06-18T09:47:00.000-08:002009-06-18T09:49:24.944-08:00National Farmers Union Expresses ConcernNFU: Antitrust Laws Must be EnforcedMINNEAPOLIS (June 17, 2009) - National Farmers Union said today the enforcement of agricultural antitrust laws has been nearly nonexistent for the past decade, leading to expedited consolidation and concentration within nearly every sector of agriculture.In a letter to Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Administrator Dudley Butler, Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-76537562586461239612009-06-12T08:15:00.000-08:002009-06-12T08:15:21.814-08:00GFA 2009 Soldotna Grandson of ADLA members and owners of Alaska Interior Game Ranch, Inc., Scott & Ruby Hollembaek, Colton Bobo, sits and helps at the ADLA, Inc. booth in Soldotna June 10 & 11. Northern Lights Elk Ranch owners and ADLA, Inc. members, Delbert and Jackie Simineo, also worked the booth and attended the Global Food Alaska Conference. Varied speakers presented in the mornings involved with food (Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-29235753230064522102009-05-11T07:06:00.000-08:002009-05-11T07:21:33.810-08:00USDA Requests Feedback on National Animal ID SystemUSDA is seeking to engage stakeholders and producers to hear not only their concerns about the National Animal Identification System, but also potential or feasible solutions to those concerns. The information and ideas gathered will assist Secretary Vilsack in making decisions about the future direction of animal traceability in the United States. Your views and input are important, and USDA Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-52182100951699969642009-05-04T07:40:00.000-08:002009-05-04T08:22:03.681-08:00Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative ForumGrazing Lands Conservation Initiative Best on Western Venue to Link Ranchers and ConservationistsJohn Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel & Casino, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sarpks, NV 89431NEWS RELEASEDavis, CA, April 20, 2009 - Grazing lands make up between two-thirds and fourths of the national land base. The wise management of these lands has environmental and economic implications. The Grazing Lands Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-19291661776291320812009-04-26T14:06:00.000-08:002009-04-26T14:09:28.660-08:00Pretty Bison Calf and Mom Bison Calf at the Hollembaek Game Ranch: Alaska Interior Game Ranch, April 2009ADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-11526842745362292062009-04-22T11:19:00.000-08:002009-04-22T11:20:28.667-08:00Happy Earth DayHappy EARTH DAYADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-250149699014875302009-04-20T17:36:00.001-08:002009-04-22T10:55:00.448-08:00Direct Marketing Agritourism Conference in PalmerI love the idea of rezoning...which brings me to the idea of the reuse of the old Palmer Railroad Depot. This is where the Direct Marketing Conference was held. I served on a panel with JuneOberg, JeannieHavemeister and Cowboy Mark. Hearing old stories from Jeannie and June was the highlight. Spring in Alaska's April means:Seeing Swans on the FieldsSeeing newborn baby Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-34869286990169106522009-04-16T16:07:00.001-08:002009-04-16T16:10:58.910-08:00April in AlaskaBusy at the Direct Marketing Agritourism Conference at the Railroad Depot in Palmer. Great networking. Today we talked with chefs about getting Alaskan products into the restaurants. We had 3 chefs there, Moose's Tooth Chef, Knik Lodge Chef and ? Red in Palmer. Farmers' Markets talked to us, CSA , rhubarb group, etc. Very good.I'm so happpy the Division of Ag worked so hard at setting this Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-67590452942366066152009-04-10T09:01:00.000-08:002009-04-10T09:02:42.060-08:00Thundering Hooves Stampedes North North to Alaska!Some reflections on our recent trip to Palmer and Anchorage A couple weeks ago, Joel and Keith had the pleasure of speaking at the inaugural Red Meat Producers Conference in Palmer, Alaska. Along with their wives, Cynthia and Clarice, the four of them toured a spectacular Musk Ox Ranch, saw some moose in Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-14976050524000485322009-04-06T13:33:00.000-08:002009-04-06T13:42:42.457-08:00April UPDATEHello, at our last meeting it was my understanding for ADLA to go ahead and place an ad with HUNT Alaska. Hunt Alaska is a new magazine put out by a brother/sister team who has been operating FISH Alaska for 8 years. They approached me. They are giving us a 1X discount and really want the ADLA represented. They also want to do a feature article. Hunt Alaska is a 2X a year distribution. TheRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-34967133457370009032009-03-23T08:19:00.001-08:002009-03-23T08:19:25.155-08:00Register Now for Culinary TourismRegister now for Culinary Tourismhttp://culinarytourism.com/There are many kinds of certifications in the tourism industry. While some professionals may be content to answer 10 easy multiple choice questions to become a "destination specialist", we know that consumers - your customers (or visitors) - need to feel comfortable about spending money with your business (or destination). Our Certified Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-82560077976050419952009-03-03T17:14:00.000-09:002009-03-03T17:16:09.864-09:00Speech Contest Winner Jordan Anderson+Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation Speech Contest The Erosion of Life By Jordan Anderson Luxuriant towering forests, emerald fields of delicate grass, vibrant petals gracing fragile stems, and dainty green buds growing into large crops provide decoration to the planet. With such beauties covering the earth, it’s difficult to imagine that soil suitable for crops is scarce. Having only Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-12490596614052434752009-03-01T21:58:00.000-09:002009-03-03T10:22:53.041-09:00Meeting PhotosADLA, Inc.;8850 North Simineo CirclePalmer, Alaska 99645Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-13514321577775923862008-12-20T15:14:00.000-09:002009-03-03T10:23:37.829-09:00Meeting February 28 2009-Delta Farm ForumAlaska Diversified Livestock Association, Inc. Meeting Agenda (www.adlainc.blogspot.com)February 28, 20095 PM Trophy Lodge, Delta JunctionAnnual MeetingI. Call to orderII. Roll callIII. Approval of AgendaIV. Approval of minutes from February 21, 2008 meetingV. Approval of minutes from November 13, 2008 meetingVI. ADLA, Inc. OfficersVII. President’s ReportVIII. Treasurer’s ReportIX. Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-891476169635968582008-12-05T11:21:00.000-09:002009-03-03T10:24:04.234-09:00UAF Department Takes on New Name Dr. Milan ShipkaThe Department of Plant, Animal, and Soil Sciences, or PASS, has a new name – High Latitude Agriculture.Dr. Milan Shipka , department chair, said most people did not understand what PASS meant or what activities and research were included in the disciplines contained in the department. “With the concept of global climate change looming large in Alaska, it is most appropriate to Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-75498222774197713032008-11-18T07:12:00.000-09:002008-11-27T14:18:45.776-09:00Meetings and GreetingsThe Northern Lights Elk Ranch Wonderful Wild Game Dishes & Cornbread Member Milan, Ms. Libby (attending the Alaska Farm Bureau meetings in Anchorage), Robin Richardson & Delbert Simineo Member Robin giving a talk to the Alaska Farm Bureau, Bob Mudd & ADLA, Inc. member Ruby Hollembaek at AFB meeting David Thorne & Jackie Simineo showing up NLER Ulu'sDavid Thorne:http://Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-84607120074033782522008-11-03T20:41:00.000-09:002008-11-12T13:09:04.731-09:00November 13th Meeting in Palmer2 lane farm road - Sawmill Creek Road - traveling the narrow road near Delta JunctionMeeting Thursday 4 PM Tour6 PM MeetingPotluck at the Northern Lights Elk RanchFishhook Road-PalmerLooking forward to seeing all of you here.DelbertVP- ADLA, Inc.745-6869Alaska Diversified Livestock Association, Inc. MeetingAgendaNovember 13, 20086 PMHome of Northern Lights Elk RanchAnnual MeetingI. Call to Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-30433708258756961982008-10-16T22:15:00.000-08:002008-10-16T22:25:09.454-08:00Membership for 2009.Join now!Alaska Diversified Livestock AssociationMembership ApplicationJOIN NOW $100Name and Address: _____________________________________________Business Name: _______________________________________________Home Telephone Number: ________________________________________E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________Type of Membership - Check one:___ General (1 vote) Member ($100) _____ Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-66816591802863146142008-09-12T10:30:00.000-08:002008-09-12T10:34:20.260-08:00Roundtable Discussion September 10, 2008Alaska Diversified Livestock Association Meeting September 10, 2008The purpose of the 2 hour meeting last week was to create a framework for a sustainable business model for red meat producers in Alaska. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate. I hope you found it as enlightening and positive as I did. While we reviewed the many business models where we could focus our united Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-72348522576790700962008-08-19T13:22:00.000-08:002008-08-19T13:25:52.345-08:00Ag in trouble for the State of AlaskaAlaska Interior Game Ranch, Inc. HC 62 Box 5580 Delta Junction, AK 99737 (907-895-4715)State of Alaska Division of Agriculture1800 Glenn Highway Wuite 12Palmer, Alaska 99645-6736 August 1, 2008Dear fellow agriculture producers & affiliates,I have recently been appointed to the State of Alaska’s Division of Agriculture board of advisors. I will be attending my second meeting on the Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-73968437963041530972008-08-11T09:05:00.000-08:002008-08-11T09:11:39.747-08:00Cold and WetThe majority of the State of Alaska's agricultural producers are in trouble. The summer has been cold and wet. This has put producers behind by a minimum of 20 days and with the degree difference, little hope to make up for it in the fall. The one producer that has had a good year so far is one in Kodiak Island. Who'd have thought? Kodiak, the emerald island has been kinder to hay producers than Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-47743845155670381492008-07-04T05:42:00.000-08:002008-07-04T05:44:21.927-08:00Suggestions from the Alaska Farm Bureau, Inc.ALASKA LONG-RANGE PLANSuggestions from the Alaska Farm Bureau, Inc.March 10, 2008We believe the best way agriculture can move forward is for producers to joinwith other private businesses to develop markets, alliances, and other mutuallybeneficial partnerships. State government can do much to facilitate thedevelopment of a viable industry by creating a suitable business climate.Farmers across theRuby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-80903752322697601722008-06-15T06:46:00.000-08:002008-06-15T06:48:32.021-08:00Court Order Halt to Animal IDCourt Orders USDA to Halt Animal ID Program A federal district court judge ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to indefinitely halt its controversial national plan to track livestock electronically. Critics of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) - a livestock identification and tracking program - said the government's plan to implant devices in all U.S. livestock to Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-57172041571892844552008-06-11T07:46:00.000-08:002008-06-11T07:54:48.356-08:00Eat Only What Grows Around You"Eat Only What Grows Around You"By Allison LinnSenior WriterMSNBChttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24994028/Although this might not be totally realistic, the concept is good. For centuries, the Native people of Alaska gained their food source from their environment.Travel was limited.With today's means of travel, it makes it easier to "taste" food from afar. But let's not forget to respect and honor Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-60217147895942878122008-06-10T06:02:00.000-08:002008-06-10T06:24:34.298-08:002008 Farm TourDelta Farm Tour - Don't Miss It!By Collaborative INSIGHTSPublished 18 May 2008Local Farmers/Farmers MarketsIf you haven't been able to participate in this tour in the past, you should consider planning to do so this year. The Delta region is spectacular and those involved in area ranching and farming host the tour all day to introduce you to their businesses, livestock and local history - not Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-5474617103424991452008-05-06T10:47:00.000-08:002008-05-06T10:48:57.445-08:00Anchorage Daily News and Alaska GameExotic meat market Bison, elk and yak among latest flavorsBy S.J. KOMARNITSKY, skomarnitsky@adn.comPublished: 05/05/08 00:02:46LAZY MOUNTAIN -- Down a muddy lane on Todd Pettit's 600-acre Pitchfork Ranch near Palmer stands a herd of bison 65 strong. It's mid-April, but already mosquitoes swirl around their massive heads. They utter soft "woofs" as their leader, a 2,000-pound behemoth named Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-37659509513081150252008-04-21T10:57:00.000-08:002008-04-21T11:19:20.071-08:00World's Largest Seafood Expo Begins TuesWorld's Largest Seafood Exposition Begins TuesdaySeaFood BusinessApril 21, 2008Buyers and sellers from around the globe descend upon Brussels, Belgium, this week to meet and do business at the 16th annual European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe. Read More >I realize this is not diversified livestock but it does have to do with food safety and current topic in today's markets....Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-47082444663069258332008-04-16T10:16:00.000-08:002008-04-16T10:20:43.962-08:00Mat-Valley Farm Tour PresentationFarm Tour & SustainableAgriculture PresentationJoin Division of Agriculture staff and guest presenter Mary JoForbord for a livestock based farm tour and presentation.Mary Jo is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Farming Associationof Minnesota www.sfa-mn.org and with her husband operatesPrairie Horizons Farm, a grass-fed beef operation.www.localfoods.umn.edu\prairiehorizonsFarms to be Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-55705158901292486452008-04-06T18:41:00.000-08:002008-04-06T21:19:49.166-08:00ANCHORAGE MARKET & FESTIVAL SPACEThank you Anchorage Market & Festival along with Webbs Consulting and Management Services, 741 East 13th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501ADLA, Inc. memorandumto: ADLA, Inc. Members from: Ruby Hollembaeksubject: Anchorage market & festival certificatesdate: 4/6/2008cc: Webbs consulting and management servicesDeadline is April 30th, 2008.#1 Value: $140 X 3 weekends = $420 : Dates: 5/10, 5/11, 5/17, Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993154821429428016.post-36717645581211469792008-04-04T05:42:00.000-08:002008-04-04T05:45:13.059-08:00Famous Farmer Forsees ChangeCheck this out:http://www.adn.com/matsu/story/365375.html SUGGESTIONS FOR ALASKANSAbleman offered some suggestions for improving sustainable agriculture in Alaska:• Develop models that produce food year-round by building more greenhouses, for example.He lauded the Beans for installing a wood-burning stove in one greenhouse to cut down on fossil fuel use.• The general population needs to Ruby Peck-Hollembaekhttps://profiles.google.com/116097603787465645885noreply@blogger.com0