How Agricultural Societies and Other Associations Can Get Involved in Alberta Open Farm Days
Agricultural societies play a central role in connecting communities to local agriculture. With established facilities, strong volunteer networks, and trusted community presence, agricultural societies are uniquely positioned to support Alberta Open Farm Days by acting as connectors, conveners, and hosts. Whether you are hosting activities on your grounds or partnering with nearby farms, your involvement helps create welcoming, educational experiences that strengthen rural pride and public understanding of agriculture.
Be a Hub
Celebrate agriculture and community by creating an Alberta Open Farm Days hub in your region. Host a central gathering space at a community hall, fairgrounds, or other accessible location where visitors can start and finish their farm tour experience. Highlight local farms, artisans, and educational booths, or coordinate a bus tour to nearby participating sites. Share information about local events, accommodations, and regional attractions, and provide a map or list of nearby farms (we can help with that). Create a welcoming atmosphere with a community BBQ, refreshments, washroom access, and family-friendly rest areas, including nursing and comfort spaces, so visitors can relax and recharge while exploring your rural region.
Host a Local Vendor Market 
Organize a local vendor market at a community hall, farm, or outdoor space as part of Alberta Open Farm Days. If your community already hosts a farmers’ market, consider enhancing it with family-friendly activities such as farm animals, wagon rides, demonstrations, or a community BBQ. Invite local crafters, bakers, and food producers to showcase and sell their products, celebrating the diversity and talent of Alberta’s agricultural and rural communities.
Host a Workshop or Demonstration
Offer an interactive workshop or demonstration focused on topics like soil health, agricultural technology, farm safety, food production, or careers in agriculture. You can also provide space for a local farm, ranch, or agriculture-related business to host a pop-up experience with tours, hands-on demos, and conversations. Partnering with museums, heritage sites, or cultural organizations is another great way to share agricultural stories through engaging displays that highlight your region’s history, innovation, and stewardship of the land.
Partner With Local Farms
Work alongside a participating farm in your area to showcase your agricultural society or community group during Alberta Open Farm Days. Set up an information booth, share your story, or offer hands-on educational activities. You can also support the host farm by providing volunteers to help with parking, greeting guests, or managing logistics. These partnerships help create a smooth, welcoming experience for visitors while strengthening connections within the local agricultural community.
Promote Local Products and Hosts
Support Alberta Open Farm Days by helping spread the word about participating farms, experiences, and community events in your region. Share details through community newsletters, social media, local radio, bulletin boards, and signage to encourage residents and visitors to explore local farms. Your promotion helps increase attendance, strengthen rural and urban connections, and celebrate the people behind Alberta’s food system.
Tools available to support your promotion include:
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Posters and postcards
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Event media release
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Social media content
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Photo bank
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Partner blogs
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Influencer content
Looking for inspiration? Every community can participate in Alberta Open Farm Days in a way that fits their region, resources, and people. Check our stories from past farms here.