Reading Time: < 1 minute The final numbers are in for the latest edition of Alberta Open Farm Days, and organizers are declaring it a major success. “Despite the continuing challenges and uncertainty around COVID-19, Alberta producers and rural communities were excited to share their farms and knowledge to educate people about where their food comes from and to encourage […] Read more
Open Farm Days a big hit
A classic scene from Alberta Open Farm Days
Reading Time: < 1 minute SherryAnn (on left in hat) and Kurtis Hoogland (on the tractor) transported visitors on a “tour trailer” to show off their operation in Lacombe County. The Hooglands produce grass-fed lamb and beef and raise pigs and poultry on pasture. The first-generation farm family was participating in Open Farm Days for the first time, one of […] Read more
Getting to know each other
Reading Time: < 1 minute Barr Estate Winery near Sherwood Park has been producing fruit wines since 2009, but the farm’s cattle were the big draw for the younger set during this year’s edition of Alberta Open Farm Days. Despite the pandemic, more than 80 farms and other ag enterprises participated this year, giving visitors a welcome break during a […] Read more
Open Farm Days ready to rise to the challenge
Things will be much different this year but organizers are confident the event will be successful
Reading Time: 3 minutes As they say, ‘The show must go on.’ And that’s how the organizers of Alberta Open Farm Days feel. “As we got into Stage 2 (of pandemic reopening), we looked at the regulations to see whether it could go ahead. This wasn’t something we took lightly,” said Nicola Doherty, marketing co-ordinator with Alberta Open Farm […] Read more
Apply now to be an Open Farm Days host farm
Deadline for host applications is May 31
Reading Time: < 1 minute Applications are now open for farmers and ranchers wanting to host visitors during this year’s Open Farm Days. The annual event, which takes place on Aug. 17-18 this year, set records in 2018 for the number of participating farms and on-farm sales. Now entering its seventh year, Alberta Open Farm Days features open houses, culinary […] Read more
Open Farm Days has quickly become an Alberta institution
The event’s popularity has soared, with a twentyfold increase in visitors since its inception six years ago
Reading Time: 4 minutes Farmers are stepping up to the plate to satisfy the growing appetite of Albertans who want to experience agriculture first hand. More than 100 rural operations are on the hosting list for this year’s Alberta Open Farm Days on the Aug. 18-19 weekend. Even those involved in agriculture may be amazed at the variety of […] Read more
Alberta Open Farm Days hosts wanted
Registration deadline is May 31
Reading Time: < 1 minute Farmers and ranchers are invited to share stories, educate, and expand their markets as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days, which takes place on Aug. 18-19. Alberta Open Farm Days is a province-wide, two-day event that showcases agriculture, local food, and ag-tourism by inviting the public to come out and directly experience the farm. Alberta […] Read more
More choices than ever at Open Farm Days
Open Farm Days runs Aug. 19-20
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow and this year has reached triple digits. More than 100 farms, ranches, and other operations with a connection to agriculture will be opening their doors to the public on Aug. 19-20. Visiting farms is free and a complete list can be found at www.albertafarmdays.com. The website also has […] Read more
Alberta farmers putting on a really big show
Open Farm Days scheduled from Aug. 20 - 21
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nearly 100 Alberta farm families will be welcoming visitors to their operations for Open Farm Days on Aug. 21. The long list of participants includes a variety of livestock operations (cattle, bison, alpaca, sheep, llama, goat, poultry, and heritage pigs); crop farms (honey, fruit, vegetable, and grain); organic operations; and agri-tourism businesses (U-pick, corn mazes, […] Read more
Rural Alberta students promote ag in Calgary
Acme high school students became teachers for a day
Reading Time: < 1 minute Two high school students from Acme — Monique Uittenbogerd and Maria Penner — recently became teachers for the day, educating over 100 Little Green Thumbs elementary students in Calgary about life on the farm. The Little Green Thumbs program is part of Ag for Life’s educational outreach efforts and informs 5,000 students across Alberta about […] Read more
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