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Agriculture and Alaskan Food Security

Alaska may be the largest state in the United States, but it has one of the smallest agricultural industries because of its remote location, challenging climate conditions, and short growing season. With limited crop yield, 95% of its food is imported from outside the state. What role does a small agricultural industry in Alaska have…
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Exploring Alaska’s Top Industries

Alaska is a land of natural beauty and abundance, and its economy reflects that. The state's top industries are all based on natural resources, including oil and gas, fishing, tourism, and mining. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), state GDP is the sum of value added from all industries in the state.…
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