Todd Bagetis is a devoted American patriot who retired from the United States Coast Guard after 22 years of service. Several of his last duty stations were here in Alaska, where he fell in love with the community and the way of life. Todd had always wanted reindeer, and after his retirement, he was able to welcome Snowflake and Blizzard into his life. He loves spending time with them, taking them for walks, and showing them off during the holiday season.
As a child, Todd enjoyed spending time on his uncle’s farm. He loved all the animals, especially the pigs and deer. Reflecting on the needs of his uncle’s farm, he realized there was a critical need for quality, affordable supplies here in Alaska. To support the local agricultural community, he founded Alaska Farm Supply. Todd deeply enjoys helping his customers because, as he says, ‘farmers are the best.
Nick Thatcher was born and raised in Alaska and has always had a passion for animals and livestock. Nick has worked at Alaska Farm Supply since the very beginning (2018) and is part Owner and Manager. During his free time Nick enjoys traveling, adventures, outdoor activities and often is a part-time ELF and reindeer handler in support of community Christmas and school events. Nicks been attending college for several years to enhance his education and to further support his service to his fellow Alaskans at Alaska Farm Supply. Additionally, Nick loves spending time with his families’ horses, snowmachining, four wheeling, camping, going to the family remote fishing camp, time with his family and nephew Finn. He also ensures his family/friends are always safe as the certified IT Specialist and Safety Officer at Alaska Farm Supply.
Meg Bagetis has always loved being around animals and livestock. She has a passion for their care and well-being and often has a duck or chicken recuperating in our bathroom. Meg assists with process improvements, new concepts and products needed for our Alaskan climate. She often works with Todd’s reindeer during the holiday season, you might even catch her dressed as Mrs. Claus! Meg has a beautiful backyard flock of chickens and three fluffy cats that she is always willing to discuss with anyone who wants to listen.
Alicia Hall is a home grown Alaskan. She got her first pony for Christmas when she was 5 years old and never looked back. In 2010 Alicia won the Silver Medal at the National Pony Finals. She is excited to expand her knowledge beyond equestrianism as well becoming part of Alaska Farm Supply family; and as a customer, she has relied on Alaska Farm Supply to support the health and well-being for her young horses, competition horses, and retired seniors.
Paxton Bagetis moved to Wasilla from Valdez when he was 5 years old. His requirements for his “forever home” were, it had to have a compost pile, a place to recycle and chickens. He has always had a heart for farming. During the holiday season he is a reindeer handler and helps people in the community enjoy photos and visits with Snowflake and Blizzard. Pax enjoys snowboarding, snow machining, kayaking and metal detecting. Pax is currently in welding school to further develop his professional development at Alaska Farm Supply.
Olivia Del Bianco was born and raised in Palmer, Alaska. She enjoys playing softball, riding horses and taking care of her chickens and guinea pigs. She loves skiing with her dad in the winter and hiking in the summer. She has many interests and is considering a career in veterinary medicine when she gets older. She is always eager to learn at Alaska Farm Supply especially when it comes to Alaskan livestock, their needs and how to support customers. We are grateful to have Olivia as part of the Alaska Farm Supply family!
Luke Bagetis was born in Concord, New Hampshire and has lived in three other states before relocating to Palmer, Alaska in 2021. Luke is Todd’s Brother and his best friend is Nick. Luke volunteers at Alaska Farm Supply and enjoys greeting the customers and assisting them with their needs. In the office, on occasion, you might get a glimpse of Lilly his white pet rabbit. Luke enjoys bowling, listening to music, traveling, hiking and animals. If you come to the business, he is easy to spot he’s the tall one. The Man, The Myth, The Big Mantis!”
Kenai Bulter is originally from the mid-west, before he moved to Alaska in 2015. He loves sustainable living and wants to have a homestead and lumber yard someday. He has interest in owning a small contractor business and having the ability to minister to other men in the community to support the love for Jesus and their families. Kenai is currently taking classes at Alaska Bible College where he is seeking to learn more about God and what he has done with humanity, so he can share it with others. “Alaska Farm Supply is an amazing business with an amazing community, and I enjoy keeping it running as smoothly as I can.”
Jessi Prevost is a lifelong Alaskan. She was raised here in the Mat-Su Valley, where she spent her summers barefoot and feral, running through the woods and swimming in the Little Susitna River. She has always had a strong love for animals and farming. Jessi spent most of her adult life working on the human side of healthcare in EMS and pediatrics.
Jessi now lives in Palmer with her husband, children, two dogs, two geese, her sphinx cat Randall, Kune Kune pig Ernie and ever growing flock of chickens (chicken math is serious!). Now that she’s old and jaded she prefers to spend her time on the animal side of things, helping people keep their animals healthy. When she isn’t at work she spends her time remaining shoeless and feral, doing anything outside.
Josh Klauder is a bush rat, dog musher (retired), and river runner. When he isn’t on a river or hiding out in the woods, he designs and builds web sites- like this one. Josh has been the Alaska Farm Supply web guy since the beginning. He enjoys the challenge of making the web site and related IT grow as the business has grown, so it serves the needs of the customers as well as the staff. When there is a problem, or something new is needed, he says “I’ll figure out a way to make that work.”