by AFMA | Aug 26, 2024 | Events, News, Uncategorized
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...
by AFMA | Aug 12, 2024 | Events, News, Uncategorized
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...
by AFMA | Aug 7, 2024 | Events, News, Uncategorized
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....
by AFMA | Aug 7, 2024 | Events, News, Uncategorized
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...
by AFMA | Feb 2, 2024 | AFMA Awards, Events, News, Uncategorized
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...
by AFMA | Jan 6, 2024 | Events, News, Uncategorized
Dive into insights from the AFMA Leadership and Strategy Review’s pre-conference session, led by Tanyss Munro and Vik Maraj, consultants from Unstoppable. This is a sneak peek into the enriching educational experience that awaits you in Red Deer on January 29th...
