Al Poindexter and his family, owners of Anchor Point Greenhouse, have been named Alaska’s 2026 Farm Family of the Year. The award, established in 2000 by the Alaska Division of Agriculture and the Alaska State Fair, recognizes an Alaska farm family that best epitomizes the spirit of the industry.

Family Legacy

Anchor Point Greenhouse, located on 10 acres of family property in Anchor Point on the Kenai Peninsula, has been in operation for 50 years. The farm produces a variety of vegetables, starts, flowers, and herbs, and also manufactures the famous Fishy Peat potting soil and Alaska Earth.

Al Poindexter, a lifelong resident of Alaska, started farming as a young boy on his family farm in Seward. He and his wife, Grace, have four children and six grandchildren, all of whom have been involved in the farm’s operations. Al has also been an agricultural educator, teaching the Natural Resources Education Program at Homer High School, and has been involved in various other agricultural initiatives in the state.

Community Impact

The Poindexter family has had a significant impact on agriculture within their community and the state. Al has been a pioneer in Alaska’s rhodiola industry and has worked to support efforts of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts around the state to advance Alaskan agriculture.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy praised the Poindexter family for their dedication to offering a variety of healthy produce and protein options, and for increasing food security in the state. The Alaska State Fair also recognized the family’s contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage.

Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.