Is it possible for an Alaskan agricultural system to be completely self-sufficient?
It seems reasonable that Alaska will probably not ever be able to wean itself completely off of the global food chain, especially as our population grows. However it’s very possible to increase our production and consumption of local food to keep more of our dollars local and to increase our security. According to the Farm Bureau, if our food shipments were disrupted Alaskans would only have 3-5 days worth of food on the grocery store shelves before they became empty. Therefore, even if we can’t be completely self-sufficient, it’s worthwhile to increase our preparedness in case of an emergency.