Should be interesting. I have long been an advocate of small scale to mid scale grain production for the gardener and homesteader.
I do hope the article covers rice, as well, though I am not sure about in Alaska. There is a misconception that rice must be grown in flooded paddies, which is not the case. It can be grown without flooding. It just does need the right amount of water at the right times.
Also looking forward to the harvesting and processing parts. Small scale mechanical harvesters are hard to come by, as are processors.
Just my opinion.