Peony farmers across the state are getting financial help after multiple years of damaging weather.
The Alaska Division of Agriculture, in partnership with the USDA Farm Service Agency, has announced a new assistance program aimed at helping growers recover from crop losses in 2023 and 2024.
The program is backed by $1.2 million in federal disaster relief funding through the 2025 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Officials say the goal is to stabilize Alaska’s peony industry and support long-term recovery.
Recent weather conditions have taken a toll on crops, including abnormal rainfall around dormancy periods, a lack of insulating snowfall, and damaging winter freeze-thaw cycles—all of which can harm peony rootstock.
Funding from the program will help cover replanting costs and offset future economic losses tied to reduced production.
Eligible growers who have already replanted—or plan to—are encouraged to apply. Applications are open through May 15, 2026, and will require documentation to verify losses.
Reimbursement amounts will be determined after all applications are submitted and reviewed.
Source - https://www.youralaskalink.com
