By Dori Modney with files from AB Gov't

Registration for Alberta’s 2021 Open Farm Days

Apr 26, 2021 | 6:08 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB. — The 2021 edition of Alberta’s Open Farm Days has been set for weekend of August 14 and 15. Farms and Ranches can now register to take part.

The weekend showcases Alberta’s agriculture industry and the growing agri-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.

According to Alberta government statistics, more than 77 host farms were part of Open Farm Days in 2020, and 24 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 (honey wine), craft breweries, stables, petting zoos, along with honey, fruit, vegetable, grain and u-pick farms.

Since 2013, Open Farm Days have hosted nearly 134,000 person visits, injecting close to one million dollars into the rural economy through on-farm sales. Since its launch, 711 Alberta farms have taken part.

Host farms can participate either day or both days, and educational materials about hosting are available.

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Material is available for farms interested in participating, including:

• AHS and AGLC regulations
• COVID-19 restrictions
• Marketing suggestions
• Culinary/Food events
• Artisan Markets

For 2021, farms that want to showcase craft beverages from local brewers and distillers at an artisan market or with their event can explore new permits or licence options with AGLC.

For more information, contact:

For questions concerning Open Farm Days, please contact Tracey Foster at Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies: info@albertaopenfarmdays.ca

For questions concerning culinary events, catering, beverage partnerships, artisan markets, AHS or AGLC permitting, connect with Tannis Baker at Food Tourism Strategies: tannis@foodtourismstrategies.com.