• Matanuska Valley Colony

  • Apr 27 2025
  • Duración: 57 m
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  • Farmers in Midwestern America were hit hard by the Great Depression. Alaska had land to tame. Both sides swiped right and a match was made. On today's episode, we delve into the history of the Matanuska Valley Colony which was an agricultural relocation settlement part of President FDR's New Deal to combat the economic hardships brought on by the Great Depression. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of that project and its lasting legacy seen today. What was the first main Alaskan cash crop? Why so many Cubs fans in Alaska? And how do you correctly pronounce the word milk?! It's the episode that'll 'grow' on you!

    Alaskan Beer of the Week: Punch by Turnagain Brewing

    Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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