These are waiting to be loaded up on trucks to go all over the country.

Our volumes are way down. This cooler is completely empty and should be as full. Not only are we seeing a drop in volumes, the wind, especially, will create long-term effects that will affect yields over the next month. Right now, between November and May, it's our critical time of year when we make most of our money. Any drop in volume during these winter months has an adverse affect on our product.

I would say we'll have a 50 to 60 percent loss in squash currently planted.

Typically private clubs around the country are struggling a bit, and we just wanted to be progressive about it. With all the growth Downtown and the new condos, we just want to make sure they've heard about us.

It's an amazing place, the most beautiful state in the country. When people say Alaska works hard, plays hard and fights hard, that's exactly how it is.

It's something we have to decide as a country. What are our priorities?