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.
Farmers' Markets News, Resources & Announcements!
Grande Prairie Farmers' Market Awarded Grant
A federal grant of $511,000 has been awarded to the Grande Prairie Farmers' Market to renovate the interior and exterior of their current building and to implement the rebranding and upgrading of the market! Read their newsletter for more information.
Benefits of Belonging to an Industry Association
A common voice for its members to government and policy makers, an information source, industry promotion/branding/visibility. These are just some of the benefits explored in this article written by Rob Spencer and Karen Goad from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.
Alberta Health Services Regulations
Please note that all managers and vendors need to comply with all Alberta Health Services regulations. You can find the following documents on the Alberta Health Services website.
Farmer's Markets (Brochure), Farmers' Market Guidelines for Canning Lids and Jars, Temporary Food Establishments at Farmers' Markets, Farmers' Market Managers' Checklist (Daily), Farmers' Market Vendors' Food Safety Checklist
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New guidelines for Approved Farmers' Markets
Alberta Agriculture carried out a full review of the Approved Farmers' Market guidelines over this past year. The minister has now released the changes. Read them here. You can also read a summary of the changes in this article by Eileen Kotowich.
CFIA finds non-regulation BC Apples sold at Alberta Farmers' Markets
To avoid fines follow proper regulation procedures. Read CFIA's Industry Notice. In order to make it easier for you to understand and to follow, AFMA has put together an overview of CFIA's regulations.
How to be a Farmers' Market Vendor
Are you a small business looking to become a vendor? Or perhaps you are already a vendor looking for some helpful tips on being a successful vendor.
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and the Alberta Farmers' Market Association have created an information sheet with some vendor considerations, marketing tips and helpful resources. Check it out
here.
More resources found on the Resources, Education and Events page
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Alberta Farmers' Markets Association Awards
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