Peace Country Farmers’ Markets

Peace Country Farmers’ Markets

From Grande Prairie to High Level there are so many markets to visit.   Tuesday Bay Tree Market on 49 Beaverlodge Farmers’ Market Sexsmith Farmers’ Market Wednesday Beaverlodge Farmers’ Market Fairview Farmers’ Market Grande Prairie Farmers’ Market La Crete...
SunnyGirl Trail

SunnyGirl Trail

Over 150 Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets to Discover Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets are a celebration of culture, a commitment to sustainability, and a connection to community. There’s so much to do in Alberta. Adding a visit to an Alberta approved...
Does Buying Local Food Make a Difference?

Does Buying Local Food Make a Difference?

  In one word, yes. Every person makes choices about the food they eat. Here are some of the top reasons buying (and eating!) local food matters. Family first When you buy from a farmers’ market, or at the farm gate, you are doing more than just supporting an...
Welcome to Alberta Local Food Week!

Welcome to Alberta Local Food Week!

  Local Food Week is a celebration of Alberta local food and local food producers. During this week, we want Albertans to discover new Alberta food products and meet the many passionate and talented farmers, growers and food makers that call our province home....
9 Things to Do During Local Food Week

9 Things to Do During Local Food Week

  Open Farm Days. Get out of the city and visit your rural neighbours. Open Farm Days runs in conjunction with Local Food Week and offers you and your family the chance to visit different working farms, where you can meet the farmer and learn more about where...
2023 Awards

2023 Awards

Outstanding New Vendor Award This award recognizes the diversity of the talents of AFMA’s new Make it, Bake it, Grow it vendors. This award is for vendors who have been selling three years or less. The products have to be local and unique. Characteristics of...