musk ox farm
Palmer, AlasKa
OUR MISSION
The Musk Ox Development Corporation (MODC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes gentle musk ox husbandry, qiviut production and education to the public
The Musk Ox Farm is the world's only nonprofit care facility dedicated to the gentle husbandry of the musk ox, an ice age mammal that once roamed the earth alongside saber-tooth tigers and woolly mammoths.
From the Inupiaq language, “Oomingmak,” means “The Bearded One.” This once-endangered species produces an annual bounty of qiviut (kiv'-ee-yoot), one of the finest natural fibers in the world.
We welcome visitors to the farm for a close-up experience of these magnificent Paleolithic ruminants with guided tours, engaging museum exhibits, and our gift shop featuring some of the world's only gently hand-combed qiviut fiber, qiviut yarn, and qiviut garments.
We also enjoy hosting community fundraising events and educational programming throughout the year. Visit our picturesque farm surrounded by the majestic Chugach and Talkeetna mountains.
Our historic 1930s-era Colony farm is located just 45 miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska Valley, the heart of Alaskan agriculture.
Find out more about us and how you can support the herd by clicking on a link below or from the menu at the top of the page.
The Musk Ox Development Corporation (MODC) d.b.a the Musk Ox Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN # 92-0104683.