Hi. I am also new to blacksmithing up in Fairbanks. I had dabbled in it previously and bought coal at AK Feed, and was dismayed to find they don't carry it anymore. Between myself and a couple friends, we could help go in on a bulk order of a ton, if AK Feed can do it - between the three of us we'd probably commit to 500 lbs, getting us a quarter of the way there.
Also, if you guys find another way to get coal, or even better an Alaskan source, please let me know.