Open Farm Days relaunches
Registration is open and supports are in place for host farms and ranches taking part in the eighth annual event.
Farms and ranches interested in being part of this year’s
by June 30. Albertans, now more than ever, are interested in exploring and learning more about Alberta grown food and the producers who grow it.
Hosts will receive supports, including hand sanitizers, insurance, access to a culinary coach, and other resources to
booking system to manage the number of people coming to their farms.
and ranches can participate during the weekend, such as instructional videos and virtual tours.
communicating with government officials, making sure that
ranches interested in culinary events with corresponding AHS staff for their region.
and growing rural tourism sector. Host farms open their gates to share their agricultural experiences with their urban neighbours and to help them understand where their food comes from.
In 2019, more than 150 host farms were part
Days, and 29 culinary events helped connect urban and rural Albertans. Host farms have included traditional farms, livestock - bison, cattle, alpaca, sheep, llama, goat, poultry - farms and ranches, organic operations, corn mazes, wineries, meaderies, craft breweries, stables, petting zoos, along with honey, fruit, vegetable, grain and u-pick farms.
person visits, injecting close to $900,000 into the rural economy through on-farm sales. The public has enjoyed visiting 634 Alberta farms since its launch.
of June 9, 2020 – and find more information on Alberta Biz
weekend.
30, 2020.
Contact For more information about Open Farm Days culinary events, connect with Tannis Baker at Food Tourism Strategies: Phone: 403-830-2846
Email: tannis@foodtourismstrategies.com