Hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days include passionate farmers, producers, ranchers, food makers, culinary schools, chefs, and local food businesses who want to offer authentic, hands-on experiences rooted in agriculture and food. Ideal hosts are those willing to open their gates and share a genuine snapshot of daily operations, showcasing the work, care, and expertise behind Alberta’s agricultural and local food systems.
Alberta Open Farm Days provides a platform for hosts to highlight their operations, educate visitors, and create meaningful connections between Albertans and the people who grow, raise, and produce their food. By welcoming the public, hosts help build a deeper understanding of where food comes from and the role agriculture plays across Alberta’s diverse landscapes and communities.
Types of Hosts
Farmers and Producers
Farm and ranch operations that may not yet offer a formal tourism experience but are interested in participating in Alberta Open Farm Days or exploring agritourism opportunities. This can include crop producers, livestock operations, and mixed farms.
Accommodations
Hotels, bed and breakfasts, farm stays, campgrounds, and other overnight experiences that feature local food, partner with farms, or offer packages connected to Alberta Open Farm Days experiences.
Tour Operators
Tour operators that create agricultural or food-focused experiences, often including transportation, guided visits, tastings, or curated regional itineraries that highlight Alberta’s farming and food landscape.
Agritourism Attractions
Businesses that connect agricultural production or processing with tourism by inviting visitors onto a farm, ranch, or agricultural business for tours, demonstrations, or hands-on experiences.
Finished Food Products
Food products grown, raised, processed, or packaged in Alberta and available for purchase. This can include everything from baked goods and preserves to meat, dairy, and specialty foods.
Markets
Farmers’ markets and community markets that feature Alberta-grown food and locally made products.
Retailers
Food and beverage retailers that sell Alberta-made products. Retailers may also participate by hosting tastings, producer showcases, or in-store events during Alberta Open Farm Days.
Beverage Producers
Producers specializing in Alberta-made beverages such as beer, wine, cider, spirits, kombucha, or non-alcoholic drinks.
Cooking Schools
Alberta-based institutions or businesses focused on teaching cooking and food preparation, particularly those that highlight local ingredients and Alberta-grown products.
Participation in Alberta Open Farm Days supports local agriculture, agri-tourism, and rural sustainability across the province. Learn how to get involved in this province-wide initiative that celebrates Alberta’s agricultural heritage and the people behind it. Together, we can create meaningful experiences that connect communities and strengthen Alberta’s food system.