Open Farm Days offers glimpses of local agriculture August 19 and 20
Alberta Farm Days, August 19 and 20, is your opportunity to connect with the people who produce, process, and prepare your food.
This will be the eleventh year that Alberta agriculture and agri-food businesses will participate in Open
Farm Days. Over the past decade, visitors have been able to drop in and see everything from how livestock is raised to how plant products are grown.
Down-market and value-added businesses, such as honey operations, butcher shops, breweries, and restaurants have also invited visitors to see come see where food comes from.
Community Futures Lakeland is coordinating Open Farm Days in and around the M.D. of Bonnyville. They offer six farms to visit. Some locations will have displays from other producers on site.
The six participating farms are:
• Charlotte Lake Farms
• E-Tree, The Tree Farm
• 350 Farms
• Rocky Meadows County Getaway
• Wild Willows Haven
• Providence Acres Flower Farm
According to the Open Farm Days website, Alberta Open Farm Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. “We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from,” the site reads.
“As well, some of Alberta’s most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products.”
Musée St. Paul Museum will also host Open Farm Days programming on the weekend. Their presentations will include demonstrations of traditional and historical farm techniques including separating cream and making butter and ice cream. They will also have log-cutting and saw-cutting demonstrations and hay rides.
There are activities happening all across the province, but there’s plenty of variety for individuals and families to take in locally over the two days.
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