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From The Alaska Experience Travel Guide : http://www.Videosource.com for stock footage and complete travel program availability Transcript: There's more than wilderness to the alaskan experience. The matanuska valley, located just 45 miles northeast Of anchorage, reveals another side of alaska's Rich natural heritage. Alaska's long summer days and deep volcanic soils combine to create the richest farmlands in the world for some crops. The Area actually holds several world records for Gigantic vegetables such as these giant 80 pound cabbages grown by gene dinkel (gene dinkel interview). a great time to visit this area is during the state Fair, when local farmers show off their giant vegetables and compete for prizes.