Hearty Wild Herb May Be Next Cash Crop

Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage

A hearty wild herb that grows well in the Arctic could become the next big cash crop for Alaska. Farmers are learning more about Rhodiola Rosea at the Alaska Growers Produce Conference in Palmer this week. The high value medicinal plant is used to make a supplement aimed at reducing stress and increasing productivity.

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