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US (AK): Arctic Greens sets example for northern hydroponics

It's been a month since the first locally-grown leafy greens hit the shelves at Kotzebue's Alaska Commercial store.

When the heads of lettuce appeared, local residents had high hopes for the certified Alaska Grown produce and the stakeholders behind the hydroponics pilot project had their sights set on building the foundation for a long-term endeavor.

"It's a sustainable operation," said Jeffrey Hicks, chief operating officer of Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corp., which spearheaded the project. "We want to expand. This cycle is meant for production."

Read more at The Arctic Sounder
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