Kellogg Campus at APU

Please welcome to the Spring Creek Farm internship crew, Steven Nohren!
•
After moving to Anchorage in September, and a long cold winter, Steven is very ready to experience what an Alaskan summer is all about.

During their undergrad, they were introduced to how (and why) we can design our systems for a circular economy, and for degrowth.

As a SCF inten, Steven is interested in learning more about Alaskan food ways and region specific requirements and challenges for farming.

Their favorite vegetable is anything pickled.

Welcome to the team, Steven!

Join us in welcoming Cal Andrews to the Spring Creek Farm internship team!
•
Hello! My name is Cal Andrews and I am from St. Louis Missouri. I’m a rising senior at Mizzou studying agriculture and sustainability and I am so excited to get the opportunity to learn here at Spring Creek Farm.

This summer I’m eager to engage in sustainable agriculture, community oriented food systems, and living and working in Alaska.

I look forward to meeting you all at the market soon!

Welcome to the team, Cal!

annual Seedling Sale is back on June 3 from 12–2 PM at both APU Main Campus in Anchorage and Kellogg Campus in Palmer.

The sale features dozens of cold-hardy vegetable and herb varieties selected for success in Alaska gardens, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, lettuce, herbs, peas, cucumbers, zucchini, and the ever-popular Sun Gold tomatoes. Most seedlings are sold in 6-packs for $6, with Sun Gold tomatoes available individually in 3” pots for $3.

Whether you’re planting your first garden bed or expanding your backyard harvest, these seedlings are a great way to support local food systems while growing food adapted to our northern climate.

Proceeds from the sale directly support Spring Creek Farm’s work in local agriculture, food security, and the education of new farmers learning regenerative and cold-climate growing practices. Through hands-on training, community partnerships, and sustainable agriculture education, Spring Creek Farm helps cultivate the next generation of growers committed to resilient food systems in Alaska.

Preregister for the best selection. Quantities are limited and will sell quickly!

SEEDLING SALE THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, May 23rd
12–5 PM
Lawn by the APU Carr-Gottstein Academic Center
4225 University Drive, Anchorage

APU’s Spring Creek Farm seedling sale is happening on Saturday, May 23rd on APU Main Campus.
•
All the veggies you’ll need for your garden will be hardened off and ready to be planted.
•
for sale: herbs, tomatoes, kale, lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers, fennel, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, peppers, bok choi, beets, swiss chard, celery, onions, leeks, scallions, broccoli, cabbage, basil, peas, and collards.

Join us in welcoming intern, Elizabeth Hadden to the team!
•
Elizabeth joins us from California where she graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a bachelors in Environmental Science and Management. She is excited to begin her career and learn about sustainable farming that can support a healthy food system.

In her free time, you’ll most likely find her exploring the outdoors, baking, or crocheting. She can’t wait to help bring fresh produce to markets and connect with the community.
•
Welcome, Elizabeth!

Join us in welcoming Ben Swimm back to the Kellogg Campus team. He will be working on a food systems grant program.

Ben has been farming and advocating for local agriculture in Alaska since 2010. From 2019-2024, he was Farm Manager at APU Kellogg Campus’ Spring Creek Farm, and in 2024 he received a Master of Arts in Agricultural Education, also from APU.

He’s looking forward to rejoining the team to do some work focused on strengthening the local food supply chain. Ben also co-owns and operates Brown Dog Flower Farm in Palmer, AK, with his partner Mimi.

Welcome back, Ben!