by AFMA | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Here are 9 ways you can up your love and support for Alberta local food any time of the year: Visit local restaurants that source local. Choose locally owned restaurants that are dedicated to using ingredients from local farmers, growers, producers and...
by AFMA | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are four ways you can buy from a farmer, producer or market gardener: you can pick the produce at the farm (U-pick) you can buy the produce already picked at the farm (pre-picked or a custom order) you can become a member of a Community Shared Agriculture Farm...
by AFMA | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The word “local” is used often, maybe too often. In the context of food, does local mean food that is produced in your own community or city? In your own province? Is food produced in another province in Canada (PEI mussels or BC cherries, as two examples) considered...
by AFMA | Jul 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Farmers’ markets are one of the best ways to find fresh, local food in season. In case you need to be convinced, here are 7 reasons why you should shop at your local farmers’ market: Support local businesses. When you shop a farmers’ market, you’re supporting many...
by AFMA | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Alberta’s growing season is relatively short, so to take advantage of local fruits and vegetables, it’s wise to plan ahead. July to October is generally considered Alberta’s harvest season, but with greenhouse growers, cold storage, canning and freezing, it’s easy to...
by AFMA | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
ARRIVE EARLY Just like your grocery store, everything (produce, meat, dairy, eggs and prepared goods) comes in limited quantities, first come, first served. However, if you’re one of the first to arrive you’ll be guaranteed the best selection. Arriving early also...
