Who We Are
THE FARM
What started as an accidental CSA has turned into several acres of orchard and the reality of living your farmer's dream of owning and running his own farm.
OUR MISSION
By learning from folks much wiser than us and through trial and error, we are learning to embrace our Alaska climate instead of fighting it. Our passion is helping others plant successfully.
WHAT WE GROW
Currently we have honeyberries (haskaps), currants, saskatoon berries, cherries (bush cherries and traditional cherry trees) and apples in the orchard. We also grow seasonal produce including strawberries and cantaloupe.
Meet the Team
Currently a three-Alaskan team, we are working hard to share the fruits of our labor.
Gene
Your Farmer and the boss.
Gene is the brain, the backbone, the wisdom and the courage behind Common Ground Alaska.
He runs the farm, takes most of the photos, and is the eyes behind the design.
Besides farming, Gene loves hiking, time with family, and doing most anything outside.
He runs the farm, takes most of the photos, and is the eyes behind the design.
Besides farming, Gene loves hiking, time with family, and doing most anything outside.
Tandy
Wind beneath His wings and freelance writer
Tandy is the visionary and the voice behind the scenes. As the marketing and media director, she is the primary one you will talk to both online and in person.
And she will do just about anything to get out of housework.
To read more of her writing you can visit her website at www.ordinarylifeextraordinarygod.com.
And she will do just about anything to get out of housework.
To read more of her writing you can visit her website at www.ordinarylifeextraordinarygod.com.
Abbi
Balancer and all-around-fun 8-year-old
Abbi works hard to keep things fun around the farm. She is also the brain behind the name.
She is the sunshine when our skies are gray and the first to step in when someone needs help.
She is passionate about animals and loves spending time with her friends, crafting, and watching Little House on the Prairie.
She is the sunshine when our skies are gray and the first to step in when someone needs help.
She is passionate about animals and loves spending time with her friends, crafting, and watching Little House on the Prairie.