Northwest History. Alaska 7. Agriculture, United States
Alaska Farmers Have Fertile Soil. ALASKA FARMERS HAVE FERTILE SOIL Alaska's productivity is phenomenal, says the Christian Herald. The great river valleys, particularly those of the Yukon and the Tenana, are covered with rich soil. The growing season is short in the actual number of days, but i...
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| Summary: | Alaska Farmers Have Fertile Soil. ALASKA FARMERS HAVE FERTILE SOIL Alaska's productivity is phenomenal, says the Christian Herald. The great river valleys, particularly those of the Yukon and the Tenana, are covered with rich soil. The growing season is short in the actual number of days, but is doubled by the fact that there is no night from May to September. During the short, hot summer abundant crops of fruits, vegetables and grains can be produced. |
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