Eating Local in Alberta
Do you want to join the eating local movement happening across Alberta but are wondering where to go to buy local food. Here are some options:
Farmers' Markets are one of the best ways to find local products. On our website you can find the markets in your region and find more information about the vendors who sell at those markets.
You can also go straight to the farm. For a great listing of information on local farms around the province go to the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association. Search by product type, order a free quide, or whatever it is you need to find local farms in Alberta, you can find them here!
Or eat out! Dine Alberta has a list of restaurants across the province that serve local fare.
Finally, you can also visit Chomp Around Alberta. Here you will find a link to each of the above sites, plus more - your one stop shop for eating local in Alberta.
Exciting Farmers' Markets News, Resources & Announcements!
Farmers' Market Coalition Resource Library
The Farmers' Market Coalition has an extensive list of resources for farmers' markets. Check it out at
www.farmersmarketcoalition.org
Edmonton City Market in Canadian Geographic magazine
Edmonton's City Market is listed as one of the ten best markets across the country. Read more...
Food Labels Made Easy
Check out this article with great information about creating food labels.
Buy Local on Route 49
Read this great article featuring two farmers' market vendors up in the Peace Country who also own local product stores. Ann Toderian is also a director of Alberta Farmers Market Association. Download article.
How to Become A Farmers' Market Vendor
Did you miss the Business Link session on how to become a vendor? You can download the presentation here instead.
Do you have the Entrepreneurial Spirit?
Ropin the Web has Frequently Asked Questions and multiple resources on starting up a new business. Visit their
website to gain access to all the great resources.
New Program! Alberta Sustainable Agriculture Apprenticeship Program (ASAAP)
ASAAP's Mission is to support people interested in getting into sustainable agriculture by providing on-farm experience and training through an apprenticeship style program. ASAAP also supports farmers providing training in order to contribute towards a positive and successful experience for both the apprentice and the farmer.
Download the program and farm descriptions to find out more.
New Report! Alternative Agriculture Markets in Alberta 2008
A new report has been released from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development about Farmer's Markets, Farm Direct Sales and Agtourism in the province which compares against figures from a study done in 2004. Read the executive summary or the full report and learn about how people are spending more at Farmers Markets. Farmers' Markets sales have increased in the province from $233 Million in 2004 to $388 Million in 2008 1/3 of Albertans say they will buy more locally grown food in the coming year.
GO - A Culinary Community
This new book by Going Organic network is exploding with information about organic and local food. 55 profiles and more recipes from GO members-farmers to eaters "With its new book, Going Organic reminds us of this connection with the earth, with food and with each other." Brenda Frick, The Western Producer. A very special celebration of Alberta food and community $20 includes GST. Books can be ordered at www.goingorganic.ca at GO Culinary Book button
Farmers Market Canada launched!
The are roaring there way out of the gate! Check out the new national organization and all the amazing work that they are working on at www.farmersmarketscanada.ca You can also read about the IMPACT OF FARMERS MARKETS in their new research findings brochure.