The Mat-Su Copper River Cooperative Extension Service district office is located in Palmer, 42 miles northeast of Anchorage. The district is the size of West Virginia, covering a region stretching from Valdez in the south to Cantwell to the north.
It is the fastest-growing region in Alaska, with a population of about 116,000 with a diverse economy. It is considered Alaska’s agricultural heartland and world-famous for the giant vegetables grown there, as well as potatoes, oats, hay, greenhouse produce and sod. The offices are located on the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, a working research farm.
The district offers outreach programs in agriculture and horticulture; health, home and family development; integrated pest management; nutrition; and 4-H and youth development.
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Sep 17
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7 – 9pm
If you are curious about how to find and identify mushrooms in the Anchorage area, join us for a walk with mycologist Christin Swearingen. We will collect, identify, and learn about mushrooms. Bring a basket if you have one and any mushrooms from your backyard you want to know more about.
Space is limited and registration is required. A $5 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations; no refunds given to cancellations requested within 2 business day of the workshop. We will be walking on forest trails and uneven ground for approximately 30 minutes. The class takes place rain or shine; please prepare accordingly.
In partnership between BLM Campbell Creek Science Center and UAF Cooperative Extension Service.
When: Sept. 16, 7- 9 p.m.
Where: BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Dr, Anchorage
Cost: $30
Registration: TBD
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to&/ces/districts/matsu/160;uaf-ianre@alaska.edu or 907-474-5211. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to uaf-ianre@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska () is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/matsu/8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Sep 17
Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Kerttula Hall 206
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12 – 1pm
Upcoming farm tour! Join Farm Manager Aimee Young for a free walking tour of the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center on Thursday, Sept. 17, at noon. This one-hour outdoor tour will highlight current and upcoming research at the farm. If you&/ces/districts/matsu/39;ve ever been curious about the Matanuska Experiment Farm, come out and learn all about it!
Dress for the weather and be prepared for uneven and muddy terrain.
Location: Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Meet in the lobby of Kerttula Hall.
For more information, contact the farm&/ces/districts/matsu/39;s front desk at 907-745-3360.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/matsu/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Sep 17
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Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2 – 4pm
We share information and free produce on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the for the latest information.&/ces/districts/matsu/160;
Our Free Farm Stands are all about nourishing our neighbors and building community, one vegetable at a time.&/ces/districts/matsu/160;The success of the Free Farm Stands depends on community members like you. Whether you share fresh produce, make a financial contribution, or volunteer your time, your support helps ensure that everyone has access to healthy, local food. Here are a few ways you can get involved:
- Share Your Harvest: Bring your excess, clean garden vegetables and fruit to a Free Farm Stand on the same day you harvest them.
- Volunteer Your Time: Join a dedicated team of volunteers and help stock, maintain, and manage a Farm Stand while connecting with others who care about strengthening our community.&/ces/districts/matsu/160;To volunteer, call or text Theresa 907-947-8217.
- Make a Donation: Your financial support helps sustain and expand the Free Farm Stands, ensuring fresh food remains available to those who need it most.&/ces/districts/matsu/160;
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Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 907-745-3360
Fax: 907-745-6268
Email: matsu.ces@alaska.edu
We are located at 1509 S. Georgeson Dr. in Palmer at the Matanuska Experiment Farm. Find us with !