This release was issued under a previous government.
Local chefs will team with Alberta producers to offer a tantalizing taste of Alberta at a memorable series of 23 culinary events over the two days of this year’s event. On Aug. 21, 94 farms, ranches and ag-tourism operators will welcome visitors to share in local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and buy locally grown and produced products as they experience rural Alberta first hand.
“Open Farm Days continues to be a big hit with thousands of Albertans, farms and ranches, producers and ag-tourism operators who take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience and celebrate rural Alberta. With so much to see and do, what better way to spend a weekend than visiting your rural neighbours?”
“Alberta has some of the finest and most innovative producers and agriculture-based businesses in the world. Open Farm Days is a wonderful opportunity for our agriculture sector to showcase the great work they do to ensure safe, nutritious and delicious food reaches our tables every day. I hope Albertans will come out to experience our province’s food-production sector and meet some outstanding producers.”
Now in its fourth year, Open Farm Days is a collaboration involving the Government of Alberta, Ag for Life, the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, Travel Alberta and participating host farms and ranches in support of Alberta’s agri-food and ag-tourism industries.
Participants will include:
- Bison and cattle ranches
- Stables and petting zoos
- Guest ranches, bed and breakfasts
- Organic operations
- Alpaca, sheep, llama, goat, poultry farms
- Honey, fruit, vegetable, grain and u-pick farms
- Winery/meadery
- Corn mazes
More information on Open Farm Days, including a full list of host farms and ranches, is available at www.albertafarmdays.com.