In rural Alaska, fresh produce, especially locally grown, can be hard to come by for much of the year. But one Dillingham resident is trying to change that, aiming to supply communities across Bristol Bay with nutrient-packed greens- even in the depths of winter.
On a chilly spring day in Dillingham, Chase Gutierrez tends to his microgreens in a cozy apartment above the local hardware store. Music fills the space featuring chirping birds and a soothing melody.
Gutierrez says he started playing tunes for his greens when he read about the potential benefits for growth "So it thinks it's actually like birds and everything," said Gutierrez.
A metal shelving unit is pushed against the kitchen wall, supporting a dozen trays of small sprouts of broccoli, pea shoots, spicy salad mix, and kohlrabi. The cabinets are stocked with seeds instead of condiments and certified organic dirt is stored in large containers in the corner of the room.
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