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Grow
Learn how food begins with soil, seeds, patience and work.
Kenai, Alaska
Grow something greater.
Matti's Farm connects young people with agriculture, responsibility, community and the land through hands-on learning on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
Why the farm
Learn by doing. Grow by belonging.
The farm is a place to understand where food comes from, care for living things, build practical skills and form relationships across generations.
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Care
Build responsibility through plants, animals and the everyday rhythm of a working farm.
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Learn
Turn agriculture into hands-on lessons that connect science, food and real life.
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Belong
Create a sense of connection through mentors, community and meaningful work.
The mission
Growing strong leaders for tomorrow while making the most of today.
The original mission connects agriculture and education with leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, confidence, belonging and hope for the future.
From the original Matti's Farm archive
Hands-on learning outdoors. 
Farm life and responsibility. 
Connecting people with animals.
Real people. Real farm memories.
Programs
Hands-on learning starts here.
Summer program
Youth Farm Camp
Summer programming is being developed around agriculture, animals, food systems and practical farm skills. Dates and registration details will be posted when confirmed.
Education
Agriculture Education
Farm-based learning that helps students understand how food is grown and why agriculture matters in Alaska.
Experiences
Farm Experiences
Opportunities to connect with animals, crops, land and the people who keep a farm moving.
A life that keeps growing
Matti's spirit is the seed.
Mathias “Matti” Martin grew up around family, animals, 4-H, competition and farm life. He was remembered for his energy, humor and wild-at-heart personality.
Matti's story explains why the farm exists. The work of the farm shows what continues because of him.
Be part of the next chapter
A working farm needs a working community.
Volunteer, partner, donate or help create opportunities for young people to learn by doing.