A University of Alaska Fairbanks professor will discuss the significance of agricultural soils in Alaska and the circumpolar North during a webinar scheduled for April 14.
The presentation, led by Caley Gasch, research assistant professor of soil science with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of the seminar series “Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems.” The event aims to shed light on how soil characteristics impact food systems in high-latitude regions.
Gasch will share her findings regarding the chemical, physical, and biological properties that make Alaskan agricultural soils unique compared to other northern regions. She will also examine how factors such as region and land use influence soil properties and their functions. The seminar is set to take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building Globe Room at UAF and will be available online via Zoom. Registration can be completed at https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections. Those who register will receive access to a recording of the presentation.
The Circumpolar Connections seminar series is hosted monthly by IANRE with short presentations followed by open discussions designed to encourage audience participation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additional details about upcoming seminars are available at https://bit.ly/FoodSystemSeminar.
Organizers have noted that accommodation requests related to disabilities should be made five business days before the event by contacting Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or calling 907-474-7120. Language access services are also offered free of charge for individuals with limited English proficiency upon request.
This initiative is supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
