Come Join 5S Farms for our first Open Farm Days On Saturday August 17th.

Sorry for the inconvenience we have had to postpone our Beef Cutting course due to equipment issues! please contact us to get on the list for a new date to do a beef processing course. 

This is a great chance to get up close to some of our livestock, and a full in depth view of the Butchershop. This is where we process all the animals on site for a full beginning to end -Farm to Table experience for our customers. 5S Farms is a fully licensed Butchershop and retail location. We will being doing some meat processing Demo's trough the day and Hosting a BBQ for lunch.

Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5 pm for free tours and demonstrations:

EVENT SCHEDULE

10:30 am - 11:00 am Guided Farm Tour
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Guided Farm Tour
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Guided Farm Tour
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Post Postponed Meat cutting Course
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Guided Farm Tour
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Guided Farm Tour

EVENT ACTIVITES

• BBQ, Homemade Burgers as well as Hotdogs 12-3pm (Cash and Card accepted)
• Retail store open from 10am-5pm (We offer Steaks, Burgers, Jerky, Sausages, Bacon, B.C Fruit and much more)
• Little Gems Farms will also be on set up on site with all their beautiful produce of veggies.
• Free Glitter tattoos 10-4pm
• Kwality Kacks will be here with some beautiful baking and sweet treats.

Beef Cutting Course will be approximately 3 hours per session and two sessions in total. Will demonstrate how to break down each quarter into the cuts you would see at your local grocery store and some cuts most major retail chains do not offer. Will give a guided breakdown of the processes, the tools used and regulations that govern our butchershop as well as the knowledge so that the consumer can not only make smarter choices on what they eat, but what best suits their families. All visitors will be able to tour the butchershop during these sessions and spend as little or as much time as they like, whether its just watching or asking questions.

Welcome to Annelida Soil Solutions, where sustainability meets innovation in agriculture and horticulture.

We harness the natural power of over 800 million worms to convert large quantities of green waste into premium worm castings, which serve as the foundation for our liquid and granular products. Our cutting-edge processes at Annelida lead to the development of world-leading agricultural and horticultural products that are enriched with essential nutrients and microorganisms crucial for soil health and plant vitality. Through meticulous care and research, we ensure that our products not only boost crop yields but also support ecological balance and sustainable farming practices.

Join us for our Open Farm day, where we will be offering agricultural tours, horticultural tours, and garden enthusiast tours.

• Explore our facilities and witness firsthand how Annelida Soil Solutions is redefining farming through organic, nutrient-rich solutions. Whether you're a farmer looking to enhance productivity, a gardener interested in sustainable practices, or an environmental enthusiast curious about innovative farming methods, our event is an opportunity to learn and engage with the future of agriculture.

We are excited to be participating again this year!

We welcome you all to our homestead, where we're operating a CSA style market garden.

We will be running free tours of our property hourly.

We are excited to have Three Sisters Family Farms bring their mouth watering sourdough!

• You will meet out adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats, piglets, and this year's newest addition lambs!
• You will also get a tour of our gardens and learn about our no spray, low till systems.
• We will have a selection of in season veggies for sale. Our garlic will be fresh out of the ground as well!
• You will have the opportunity to purchase some feed. So you can go in to feed and play with the goats and lambs.

Cash works best however we have square as well for debit/credit. Please leave your four legged friends at home.  We do have farm dogs and they don't like competition for attention. We have electric fencing, assume all fencing is live and stay with the tour please.

OFD Farm Tour and Food!

A Glance of the Day

11:00am - Farm Tour- Free 1:00pm - Farm Tour- Free 3:00pm - Farm Tour- Free 5:00pm - Moon Dinner-SOLD OUT

Additional Details:

Farm Tours

Farm tours are free and last about 30 minutes. We take a walk through the farm, learn about soil health, beneficial insects and plants, solarization, crop rotation, and much more.

Sturgeon Moon Dinner- SOLD OUT

Begin the evening with a tour of our family flower farm, and then dine in the field amongst the flowers. Dinners will showcase seasonal produce from our farm, and neighboring farms, with the meal being prepared before you by professional Chefs. Round out the night with sweets in the garden where you might be able to catch a glimpse of the full moon and stars. The August Full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon - The sturgeon moon got its name from the large number of sturgeon fish found in the great lakes in eastern Canada. This dinner will feature locally sourced fish with additional menu items curated to reflect the best of what is in season.

Free Admission for all!

Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that allows Albertans to experience the farm and understand where their food comes from. It is a backstage pass to meet the farmer, experience ag tourism in Alberta, and taste local foods directly from the producer.

The Bar U Ranch will host demonstrations, discovery tables, and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides.

Come Explore Beettam Acres 

Where you and your family can dive into the exciting world of Market Gardening and Greenhouse Growing- right here at our Farm! 

Established in 2021, Beettam Acres began with a simple dream: to grow delicious, nutrient-dense produce right here in Alberta using sustainable, regenerative practices. 

We grow chemical-free, regenerative practices, with a deep respect for the soil. By focusing on building healthy, living soil, our plants access more natural nutrients and minerals- and we encourage a thriving population of beneficial insects to help us grow food the way nature intended. 

After an amazing turnout at last year's event, we're back for round two- and even more excited to welcome you to the farm. We've grown a lot since then, and we can't wait to show you whats new, what's blooming, and what makes Beettam Acres such a special place to visit. 

Join us on the farm! 

Saturday August 16th & Sunday August 17th
9:00AM to 6:00PM 
Admission: FREE!

What to Expect: 

• Guided Farm Tours - Learn how we grow chemical-free, naturally

• Beettam Acres Farm Store - Bring your wallets and stock up! 

• Pea Shelling Demos - Daily at 10:00, 2:00, and 4:00

• Local Vendor Spotlight - Featuring Big Bean Coffee

• Door Prize Draws - Don't forget to enter!

Please note this is a working farm- closed-toe shoes recommended, and don't forget your sunhat and water bottle!

Because if you can't Beettam... Grow 'em! 

Welcome to Birchwood Meadows!

Our family farm is just 25 minutes north of Edmonton and features over 35 varieties of flowers + greenery. The farm and our U-pick are in their prime in August, so come and wander the gardens, pick flowers, shop the store, and enjoy the beauty of mother nature! Our approach to all things is simple; love + joy. To love what we do, finding joy in the process, and sharing our passion for nature with you is what gives us the greatest bounty. Whether you are visiting to pick flowers, joining us for a workshop, hosting an event, celebrating a special occasion, or just escaping the city for an adventure, we hope you will be inspired by our farm, and share in the LOVE and JOY we cultivate.

Open Farm Days Hours (Free Admission) Saturday and Sunday - 10am - 4 pm

*** These are special hours. If you are hoping to pick flowers, we encourage visiting between 10 am - 1 pm, as we may need to close the u-pick if afternoon temperatures are too hot.

For the Adults (Additional Charges Apply)

• U-PICK FLOWER GARDEN: Guests will get a bucket, clippers and a clipboard for their exploration of the gardens. Each flower is priced per stem, ranging from $1 to $7 and each bucket has a minimum spend of $15
• ARTISAN + LOCAL BUSINESS MARKET: Featuring local businesses and artisans curated by Cory Christopher
• SHOP Our quaint shop is perfect for finding seasonal treasures!

For the Kids (Free!)

• SCAVENGER HUNT- Grab your detective hat and sense of adventure as you wander the gardens hunting for clues - a special prize awaits you!
• CRAFT + COLOURING STATIONS - Who doesn't love creating in the garden? Let your budding picasso get inspired by the colours all around them.

Farm Tour SUNDAY ONLY at 11 am:

• Join designer Cory Christopher as he gives you a behind the scenes tour of the farm. Learn about the varieties of flowers and crops we have this year and how we are always growing something new!

Can't make it this weekend? You can still book your visit to the farm, or consider joining us for our annual celebration DEBBIE'S GARDEN PARTY on Sunday, August 25! CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR EVENT CALENDAR

This 1 1/2-hour wagon tour is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, connect or reconnect with how food is produced on our farm, and get to know us. We will focus on this year’s theme: Water.  

You will discover how important water is on our farm. How and why our solar pumping system is used to water our cattle from a dugout.  Also, what the daily water needs are for cattle.  You will get to meet our cows with their babies, watch them graze, and interact with each other.

Get ready to soak up the sunshine, breathe in the fresh air, and have a ride through our pastures with a bonus ride by the pumpkin patch opening September weekends.

When you know where your food comes from, the land that the cattle graze, the crisp prairie air that they breathe in, the ranchers that raise them since birth…Our beef is raised with love and care. Remember to bring a cooler, we will have our angus beef available for purchase.

Tour will depart at: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm

Visit Deb's Greenhouse and Mini Golf during open farm days, family and pet friendly.

The Greenhouses and Secret Garden are wheel chair accessible.

• Free education sessions, starting on the hour, learn about pollinators, butterflies and bees 🐝 in our cut flower garden. Navigate strollers with ease.

• Get a taste of the country at our cute boutique style greenhouse.

• In the boutique find clothing & decor. Visit the secret garden and each child gets a free keepsake to play with.

• The minigolf is fun for all!

For more details and pricing please see our website. HERE

Join Us for Open Farm Days at DNA Gardens!

Date: August 16th + 17th
Time:
Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm

Activities Include:

• Wagon Rides: Tour the farm with the owners and learn about the fruit we grow and our rich history.
• Kids Playzone & Family Games: Fun activities for all ages.
• U-pick: Enjoy the fresh air and pick your own fruit from our orchard.
• Farm Store: Shop for local produce and unique items.
• Runner Ducks Display: Meet Jill Brodie and her delightful ducks.
• Mouth-watering BBQ and refreshing drinks.
• Ultimate Pancake Breakfast: Start your Sunday morning off right!
• Camping in our orchard available!
• Pizza night on Saturday evening! 
• Come the night before on Friday Aug 15 for Bootlegger Brisket! 

For more details,http://dngardens.ca visit our website: dngardens.ca

Location: DNA Gardens, 35344 Range Road 230
Elnora, AB T0M 0Y0

Don't miss out on this free, fun-packed day on the farm! Bring the whole family and soak in the beauty of nature.

The Edmonton Urban Farm is a 2-acre farm in the heart of Edmonton!

Cultivated by 200 farmers in 25 different groups, they create unique gardens with a wide variety of plants, including unique vegetables from around the world.

Wander the beautiful gardens, chat with our farmers, observe the Bee-Clean Learning Hive, explore the pollinator patch, say hi to the bunnies, check out the chickens, or go through the Capital Power greenhouses.

We've got lots of special activities for Open Farm Days.

• feature animal alert* alpacas from Finnegan Farms
• compost education with Edmonton Master Composter Recycler Program
• baby chicks from Moose Acres
• cut flower sales with them flowers
• guided farm tours every hour on the half hour  (first one at 10-30, last one at 3:30)
• Urban Sketchers (11-1)
• Henna artist Pascaline Greau, Simplement Henna (12-4)
• Painted Parrot Facepainting  (12-3)
• Sihle-Sizwe Youth Marimba band (1-3)
• Drop-in art activities with Sherien Loo of Street Prints Arts Collective (1-3) 
• world debut of the Shreddernator  5000, a bike-powered mulcher 

Enjoy a coffee, and drink up an amazing atmosphere!

Your 1st stop-Experience Alberta Roadside Stand Tour!

A unique and engaging Roadside Stand Tour!

A delightful alternative to a traditional farmers market. This tour takes you on a scenic drive through the Strathcona County countryside from one local farm to the next.

• Bring along your coolers just incase you purchase local goodies or load it with a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy farm.
• There are potatoes to dig (fee) at the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society Community Growing Patch. Learn about the growing techniques they used.
• Spruce trees to dig (fee) at The Junior Farmers.
• Others participating are Oak and Aspen Soapery, Wood by Taylor, Fellowship Farms, Wildwood Perennials, Nossa Farms, UnBoutiqued and 8 Acres Coffee.

Learn about bee farming, ask questions to those who raise cattle and pigs. There is something for everyone. Check out the Experience Alberta website for more information. www.experiencealberta.ca

Pick up your passport:

Or find it HERE At the Ardrossan Recreation and Agriculture stop pick up your Adventure Guide (Rg Rd 222 and Wye Road) and enjoy your afternoon drive through the area east of Ardrossan between Hwy 16 and Wye Road in Strathcona County. Strathcona County is located adjacent to the east side of Edmonton. This Roadside Stand Tour offers a rich tapestry of agricultural and artisanal experiences, connecting you with the local community and its diverse offerings. Enjoy the journey, the learning, and the unique hands-on activities. Stops on your afternoon adventure. Find our STORYMAP HERE The Ardrossan Recreation and Agriculture Society “Dig a Hill”, of potatoes.  Learn about the growing techniques utilized at the Community Growing Patch. Purchase vegetables, visit other vendors and check out the rural library on wheels, The Strathcona County Bookmobile Grove on Wye:  Oak and Aspen Soapery and Wood by Taylor   Soaps and soaks from Oak and Aspen Soapery and raw edge charcuterie boards and wood products are created here. Weather permitting a self guided tour along the trails may interest you. Courier Equine Park: Wildwood Perennials and Nossa Farms (bees) will be located at Courier Equine Park Perennials as you would expect with information on planting and transplanting as well as Bee keeping information and of course, honey The Farm: Meet our Junior Farmers and pick up a bundle of firewood for the next camping trip. Here you will also find eggs, peacock feathers and the most adorable feed sacks for purchase. Fellowship Farms : Stop by and visit Jared and Josie of Fellowship Farms! Here you can purchase local farm products that include pastured pork, select vegetables, salsa, tallow lotion, and more. Learn about the history of their food and farming background, their passion for creating lasting memories around the dinner table, and their curated meat boxes - available online with local delivery to your door at the click of a button. Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy (only open 1-4) Pet the therapy animals, learn about their programs and find a spot to sit, rest and enjoy your picnic lunch. UnBoutiqued Savour  a cup of 8 Acres coffee. Locally roasted with a wonderful story. And.., shop. UnBoutiqued offers a fantastic selection of women’s apparel. Who would have thought you would find a place in the country, away from the bustle of the city to do your wardrobe shopping? We’ve planned the tour for you. A leisurely drive in the country, minutes from Edmonton but far away from the bustle of the city. For more details about the vendors check out rhe Roadside stand Tour tab on the Experience Alberta website. experiencealberta.ca. P.S. it’s not the only Roadside stand tour we have planned this summer. Thankyou to Penny Jennings and Minuteman Press Sherwood Park for preparing our Adventure Guides.

Alberta Open Farm Days is the perfect opportunity to come and see all our program has to offer.

Welcome to Gathered and Grown Family Farm, where our coffee is cold, boots are muddy, and hearts are full.  Our little farm offers something for everyone from subscription boxes of eggs and farm fresh veggies, right down to the chance to suit up and inspect a beehive.  As we grow, so do your opportunities to come and spend some time with us, be it on a field trip, one of our drop in or registered programs, a festival, or just picking up produce. We hope you leave us knowing a little bit more about your food and the environment that produced it. We are so glad you popped into our little corner of the internet and hope to see you on the farm soon!

We will be offering hourly tours which will include meeting our animals, visiting our garden, exploring our greenhouse and pastures, and hearing all about the mission of our farm.

In addition to tours visitors will have the opportunity to collect eggs, feed animals, face painting and glitter tattoos, make buttons, and suit up to visit the beehives (at additional costs).

Join us at Granary Road for Alberta Open Farm Days on August 18 at 11am to 1pm.

Explore our vibrant Agricultural/Farm-style Theme Park filled with fun and educational activities for all ages. Nestled in the picturesque Pine Creek Valley, Granary Road offers a unique blend of interactive learning, outdoor adventures, and close encounters with friendly farm animals. Please note access to the Playground is NOT FREE during Open Farm Days there is a fee to get into the park.

Special Features for Alberta Open Farm Days: (FREE)

• Talk on the Granary Road bees & honey from our local beekeeper at 11am to 1pm in the market.

• Meet an Alpaca and ask all your questions from our Alpaca handler on the patio!

Activities Include: $$ 🐐 Petting Zoo: Get up close and personal with our adorable farmyard animals, including goats, chickens, ponies, sheep and of course our alpacas! 🎢 Playground: Let the kids run wild in our imaginative 36 acre playground featuring zip lines, trampolines, slides, and interactive exhibits.  $22.95 Online Admission / $25.95 at the Gate / FREE 2 years and under 🚜 Tractor Photo Op: Take a photo with our real-life tractor and enjoy wagon rides throughout the park. 🛍️ Farmer's Market: Shop for fresh produce, delicious food, and local goods at our Farmer's Market open 10am - 5:30pm. 🍴 Food and Drinks: Enjoy a variety of culinary delights from our food vendors, including Soffrito's Wood Fired Pizza, El Gringo Loco YYC Mexican Food, and Cravings Bistro, Cafe & Bakery. Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and adventure at Granary Road. Alberta Open Farm Days is the perfect opportunity to discover the joys of farm life, support local and create lasting memories. We can't wait to welcome you to our farm!

Gospel themed agritourism for everyone.

• The farm has a one mile loop walk through wonderful trails with living object lessons.
• Bring proper footwear, outdoor clothes, sunscreen, hat, water etc. - Thank you
• Station one is a berry / fruit orchard representing Eden and separation.
• Station two has chickens to feed and Charlie the friendly rabbit who represent God's Love.
• Station three is the flower power garden to represent Holy Spirit Power.
• Station Four is a driving range (choice of archery, golf, soccer, or frisbee - depending on age) to represent God's goals for us.
• Station Five is a relaxing pergola by the pond to represent peace and restoration.
• There are also additional wilderness trails with lush ferns available for hiking.
• Free berry parfait at the end of Farm Tour.

Come to the Gull Lake Honey Farm for an interactive experience and learn all about Bees & Honey, and a whole lot more!

Our Farm will be open for Visitors from 9AM-5PM on Saturday August 17. We will not be open Sunday.

All Activities/demonstrations will be on-demand, no pre-booking required. See below for a list of what you can all experience & Enjoy during your visit.

Items that cost money will have a $ symbol noted. Cash & Card accepted.

• Live demonstration of Honey extracting
• Observation bee hives and beekeeping equipment set ups
• Dress like a Beekeeper Photo Booth
• Gift/Artisan shop with 40 local businesses, plus additional local maker market tents to shop from ($)
• Beeswax candle making (bring your own vessel to fill, or make a dipped candle) ($)
• Good Neighbour Coffee cart & Westcountry Kettle Corn ($)
• Playground & Picnic area
• View/Observation of Bison Herd
• Petting Zoo/animal interactions & Aviary (Cows, Baby Bison, Goats, Chickens, Turkeys and Exotic Pheasants)
• Market Veggie Garden ($)

Welcome to Alberta Open Farm Days. We are so excited to invite you to our farm for the first time!

Healing Homestead is a second generation family owned and operated mixed livestock farm located in Parkland County, AB.

We specialize in breeding, raising and conserving Heritage Breed poultry (Chickens, Turkeys and a Peacock or two!) pasture raised heritage pork and new this year our herd of Alpacas. Our farm runs with the well-being in mind for the land and the animals we steward. The nutrient-density of our food is a direct reflection of the health of the ecosystem that produced it. Our thriving farm ecosystem produces nourishing chicken, turkey, pork, eggs, and produce. Zero chemicals, pesticides & hormones. All animals are fed a Corn & Soy Free diet.

Healing our bodies with nutrient dense food inspired our new on farm Exclusive Gluten Free Bakeshop. Using high protein & fiber rich Alberta produced flours to make delicious GF Baked Goods. We also offer other local farm products like Honey, Goat Milk Soaps, Candles, Plants, Holistic livestock feed (Chicken, Rabbit etc.) and more in our farm store. Check out our website for all the details.

We invite our customers to connect with the land and where there food comes from, and find empowerment in our community while engaging with our products.

Mission
Using Permaculture practices to heal and rebuild the land we gratefully get to steward is the first step in our holistic approach to biodynamic farming.
Food security, control over where our food comes from, water conservation management and being able to include our children in this process.

Vision
Food Sovereignty, Community & Empowerment

Open Farm Day Schedule of Events

• Meet at the Gazebo every hour for a tour and Q & A session.
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of the open fresh country air, listen to the roosters crow, pet our friendly goats and Alpacas while sampling some delicious baked goods. 
• Gluten Free Bakeshop, Good Morning Honey Products, Rooster Roaster Coffee, Vendor Market 
• Take a stroll through our Food Forest where you can see free ranging Chickens, Turkeys, Peacocks and even a Dinosaur too!
• Fun Yard Games and Activities

Farm Store will be open to purchase GF Bread, Muffins, Baked Goods, Pizza Crust mix, bags of Rooster Roast Coffee, Honey, Eggs etc.

*Prefer Cash and accept Credit or Debit

This year we are excited to be hosting for 2 days.

We are going to have rides out to the pasture to visit our cattle herd and learn about how we raise and produce the beef that we sell in our little store.

Activities:

• Artisanal Market featuring a wide variety of vendors on Saturday
• the Kinuso Farmers Market on Sunday.
• Take time to adventure through the hay maze and sunflower patch where there will be plenty of opportunities for photo’s.
• The U-pick potato patch will be ready to have families to scavenge for 6 varieties of potatoes.
• BBQ burgers, hotdogs and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event.

We are looking forward to seeing all the friendly faces again this year!

Welcome to our farm!

During Open Farm Days

• Visitors will be able to enjoy our sheep farm at their leisure or with a host.
• Animals, barns, out buildings, equipment, gardens and antiques will be accessible for viewing.
• Two sheep dog herding demonstrations each day.
• Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic.
• Shaded seating area with snacks and drinks provided.

Our focus is connecting people back to the land through nature and regenerative agriculture experiences

We offer workshops and tours and provide related products to inspire action in better stewarding the environment we live in and share with others.

Throughout Alberta Open Farm Days Medieval Manor Gardens will be providing:

• Nature tours and tours of our greenhouse, poultry operations, horses, sheep, and field management.
• Our Dragon Wagon mobile market stand will be open.

Though there is no charge to attend and our gates will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both the Saturday and Sunday,

We recommend that people book their spots for tours ahead of time to avoid possibly being turned away if we are at capacity.

Schedule:

*There is a maximum cap of 20 people for each tour and activity with the exception of the Dragon Wagon and general admission.

Saturday

10:00 am Dragon Wagon open

10:30 am Greenhouse tour

11:00 am Meet and Greet Juno, the Mammoth Donkey

11:30 am Fowl Language Poultry Tour

1:00 pm Guided wetland nature walk

2:00 pm

2:30 pm

3:00 pm 

4:00 pm Main gates close to any new entries

Sunday

10:00 am Dragon Wagon open

10:30 am Greenhouse tour

11:00 am Meet and Greet Saphira, the Curly Horse

11:30 am Fowl Language Poultry Tour

1:00 pm Guided wetland nature walk

2:00 pm It's All About Ewe! Wiltshire Horn Sheep

3:00 pm Mystery activity! Perhaps you will learn how to make flower/seed paper, pick some native flowers from our garden to make your own native flower arrangement, or see through the eyes of some of our wild animal friends. You won't know unless you sign up!

4:00 pm Dragon Wagon and main gates close

Join us for a unique and educational experience that celebrates our rich cultural heritage and the vibrant Métis community.

Métis Crossing is excited to participate in Open Farm Days by offering FREE general admission during this special event. Visitors can enjoy our daily experiences, which include seasonal activities, historical exhibits, art installations, and daily Métis spotlights, reflecting Métis life on the land. During the Open Farm Days, in addition to our usual offerings, we will be hosting a special meat smoking demonstration and guided tours of our indoor vertical garden. This unique garden grows microgreens and fresh greens, showcasing sustainable agricultural practices that fit perfectly with the event's theme.

Come explore our:

• Historical village
• River lot Farmyard
• Hiking and trails
• River lot playground
• Métis Cultural Exhibits
• Gift Shop

Welcome to Niznik Ranches!

Our ranch is going on 104 years in the county of Newell, 20 km west of Brooks in the heart of the eastern irrigation district.

***FREE*** Interactive bus tours  starting at 11am-12:30-2:00pm

• Come enjoy cattle grazing grass on the richest ecosystems on the face of the planet.
• Take a moment to appreciate the vast open spaces and incredible biodiversity that our prairies offer.
• Take the opportunity to explore a cattle handling system as well as a cattle liner.
• Climb on board a tractor or a combine to see how crops are planted and harvested.
• Come interact with horses, baby calves, cats and dogs.
• Feel free to have a picnic lunch on our large lawn.

The OH Ranch is one of the oldest ranches still in operation in southern Alberta!

We carry one of the two oldest brands that have been continuously registered and used in western Canada. The ranch is an authentic, living embodiment of western Canada's ranching heritage.

During Open Farm Days, the ranch is open to the public to come out and learn about OH history, daily operations, cattle handling, rangeland management, beef production and environmental practices in the ranching industry.
Gates open at 9AM

Activity Descriptions:

• Ranch tours - 10-11 am, 12-1 pm, 2-3 pm & 4-5 pm. These are walking tours with easy accessibility.
• NEW - Food Truck available from 11am to 3pm
• Kids program - Educational activities hosted at the Cookhouse and presented by our Calgary Stampede Education team - dummy roping, barrel racing, predator/pray game & rope making
• NWMP cabin - History provided about the Northwest Mounted Police that were stationed at the OH Ranch 
• Cookhouse - History talks about the ranch and local area - Garden and canning presentations to highlight sustainability
• Photo ops - Horse provided for kids to have pictures taken with
• Free Draws - OH Ranch: local grass-fed beef freezer box
  • Open Farm Days draw
  • Sponsor Draw

Come and join us for our first Alberta Open Farm Days!

We will be open Saturday August 17th 10am until 6pm and Sunday August 18th  10am until 5pm

Pitchfork Gardens opened in 2020. We grow a variety of vegetables plus strawberries and raspberries for you to pick. We grow the normal to the wild, well as wild as vegetables can get. As the season runs from spring into the fall the types of vegetables change with the season. We grow the following but not limited to: apples, beets, beet greens, beans, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, dill, fennel, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers -sweet and hot, potatoes, raspberries, shallots, strawberries, tomatoes The exact varieties are numerous for all types. For example we have 20 different tomatoes, 15 different peppers, 5 types of beans, two types of peas, 5 types of onions, 3 types of leeks and 4 types of types.

Activities during the Open Farm Days Event

• PLANT A DRAGON (dragon's tongue bean) and take it home with you to watch it grow
• hot dog and a pop for $5, donated to the County of Lamont Food Bank
• garden tours, may encounter rough terrain, rocks, gravel
• visit the honey bee hives, bee careful as they are hard at work and protected with an electric fence
• pick your own veggies, most veggies should be available at this time of the year, some may be limited quantity

Our regular hours during the summer are Saturdays from 10am until 6 pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm Please follow us on Instagram or Facebook to know what is available to pick weekly.

Rancho Relaxo Resort is one of Alberta's first eco-tourism destination resorts

 

• Full guided farm tours Saturday by Juli & Jeff (11am & 2pm; 1.5hrs per tour)

We will feature renewable energy systems, organic food production, water harvest, compost, food storage, off-grid log cabins, and a plethora of other ideas that help families move towards self-sufficiency, food security, and healthy communities. Have you always wanted to be less dependent on The System to keep you alive? OR go towards Off Grid / Self-sufficient living? *Concerned about your future or your kids' future? *Want to have confidence in any situation and teach your kids the same? Owners Juli & Jeff Gillies are passionate about exploring new sustainable ideas and sharing them with the world. Jeff's background in soil science and construction, combined with Juli’s marketing and family skills, make J2 a dynamic duo for building and showing off their Permaculture Demonstration Farm near Rocky Mountain House, AB. Their farm demonstrates a new way of living where health, happiness, and sustainability are the goals, and abundance is on the horizon. This beautiful five-acre permaculture demonstration farm has the potential to host events, workshops, and courses, while offering affordable, comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations. The resort creates a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that enhances social interaction, connections with the natural world, and confidence in themselves as an informed consumer. We are surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes including forest, open fields and a nice view of snow-capped mountains. We are in close proximity to amazing activities like hiking, wildlife viewing, the mountain parks, and a UNESCO world heritage site just to name a few.

Activities while you are here include:

• Try your hand at Axe throwing provided by Âsokêwin Friendship Centre from Rocky Mnt House
• Scavenger Hunt for all ages
• Seed planting activity to take home
• Self guided tours of the property
• Shop for local goods at our mini market, including First Nations art work, and local food producers
• Event shelters for picnic lunches
• Children's' play structure with 2 slides and a swing
• Option to camp overnight (by donation) with amazing star gazing potential. Please contact the hosts to book your spot!
• Campfire guitars for those camping over night
• Sunday afternoon live music & open mic jam session 2-6pm (featuring our family band, The Garden Variety Rockstars)

The Red Brick Common has been preserving and promoting the history and culture of Stony Plain and the surrounding area for over 50 years.

During Open Farm Days:

come explore our living museum that reflects the local agricultural history of Stony Plain and Western Canadian pioneer life including a butter-making demonstration in our Settler's cabin.

• Try some of our organic preserves grown and prepared on-site.
• Check out our public art gallery promoting local and Alberta artists.

Don't forget to pick up a free bread and jam samples. Alongside the 1925 Brick Schoolhouse stands the Oppertshauser House, built in 1910.

Tour the home and witness the lifestyle of the early residents of Stony Plain.

Visit and learn about our urban farm and community garden from our Organic Master Gardener students.

Welcome Back...

Our family operates a closed Hereford cow herd calving annually. Located approx. 60 miles north of Edmonton just off of the Ft. McMurray highway, we are part of the lush semi-wooded Parkland Region which surrounds our farm. Our pastures and hay lands are pesticide and herbicide free. The beef animals we raise from birth are hormone and anti-biotic free. We also practice responsible farm animal care and follow humane livestock management and handling techniques.

• We will be offering farm tours of our farm as well as set up for retailing of our farm products.

• Our farm is a mixed farm , tours will include our cattle livestock tour as well as a tour of what we grow...grain, forage crops, and vegetable crops.

Round Hill is rethinking where our food comes from and integrating Agriculture into the community.

The RHRAF community foodscape is a unique project that is transforming a 3.5 acre plot of bare land into a multifunctional space that offers experiences and education on growing food (produce, fruit, nuts, other edibles), with a focus on sustainable production methods, building community, and sharing indigenous knowledge.

Things to enjoy: - Explore our 4th year food forest, shelter belt and community garden - Scavenger hunt (all ages) - Experience our composting toilets - Learn about fruit and vegetable production - Learn about our community composting program - Visit the tipi and learn about the medicine wheel - Visit our chickens and play Chicken Poop Bingo - Play outdoor games - Enjoy a picnic (refreshments available for purchase)

We invite you to join us on our centennial family farm in Red Deer County for a day of family fun picking your own produce!

Blaine, Leona, and their three sons work hard to grow a variety of delicious fruits, vegetables, and flowers. You can find everything from strawberries, raspberries, and lettuce to pumpkins, artichokes, and potted flowers. Spend the day with us during our summer and fall seasons to experience firsthand the joys of harvesting your own produce. And if you’re feeling hungry, you’re in for a treat!

• Alberta Open Farm Days guests can enjoy farm tours, photos in our sunflower field, our extensive play area and time in the great outdoors picking your own produce!

The Jungle Farm will be serving up our delectable strawberry shortcake, scrumptious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, refreshing fruit beverages and more!  

The Lilac Row is a cut-flower family farm in near Coaldale Alberta.

We offer fresh seasonal bouquets, full wedding services, and specialize in creating unique events such as flower U-Picks, workshops, and classes.

Our on-farm flower U-Pick gives guests the opportunity to choose, cut, and arrange their own bouquets with the help of your farmer florists. We also host on-farm private and public events. Hosting an event yourself? We can also bring the blooms to you with our flower trailer named Sarah!

We are thrilled to invite guests to our farm for a complimentary garden tour, where we'll discuss our cut flower production and the challenges of growing flowers in Southern Alberta. Guests can purchase one of our fresh bouquets to take home or simply enjoy conversations about gardening and ask any questions they may have.

**Garden Tours will be held at the top of the hour, every hour (ex. 10:00am, 11:00am..)**

Please join us for our first open farm days.

The Little Market Farm lives up to its name. Our small 4 acre farm produces a large variety of vegetables in a small footprint. We grow in soil, without the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers. Our produce is non-gmo, nutrient dense and delicious.

 Your day at our farm will include a farm tour of our greenhouse, mushroom growing tent and cheeky chickens.

Stay for one of our demonstrations. There will be a small group of local vendors selling their products. Shop our farm and save yourself a trip to the grocery store. Grab a snack, take a seat and enjoy the view. Face painting and some activities will be available for the kids. While your here visit the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington. Our farm will be open to visitors Sunday August 18th, 2024 from 10am to 4 pm. **We have guardian dogs and chickens so we ask that you leave your pooches at home.**

Schedule of Activities:

• 10:30am- Farm Tour
• 11:00am- Microgreen and Mushroom growing demonstration
• 11:30am-1:30pm- Check out vendor's booths, grab a bite, explore the farm on your own, have a seat and relax
• 1:30pm- Farm Tour
• 2:00pm- Microgreen and Mushroom growing demonstration
• 2:30-4pm- Explore, shop and chat with vendors and farmers- Don't forget your coolers!

The Venue of New Hope offers a unique blend of facilities, featuring a charming barn that serves as both a cafe and events rental space.

Attached to our barn is our greenhouse and a patio area where guests can relax with a coffee while witnessing the cultivation of our own food and plants for the cafe and venue. Experience the pleasure of the outdoors within our indoor setting. Additionally, we are actively engaged in vermicomposting with Red Wiggler Worms. Learn how this system can be implemented in your gardens and homes to manage compostable items effectively. Witness the efficiency of these hardworking worms as they enrich the soil, resulting in faster and larger produce compared to traditional outdoor vegetable beds.

Upon visiting the Venue, you will receive a starter pack of red wigglers and guidance on creating your own vermicomposting gardens. Let us demonstrate the dedication of these tiny creatures in enriching your garden soil and nourishing your houseplants while handling the composting process for you.

Come and enjoy a quintessential farm experience!

From the abundant trees and wildlife to our flower field and vintage barn, we think you will love it here as much as we do.

We specialize in growing herbs and cut flowers. In particular, we focus on tea herbs including calendula, echinacea, chamomile, feverfew, valerian, skullcap, lavender, lemon balm, peppermint, beebalm, tulsi, and ashwagandha.

Cut flowers include sunflowers, amaranth, zinnias, scabiosa, snapdragons, peonies, statice, nigella, and yarrow, among others.

We will be open for visitors on both August 16 & August 17, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. At 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 we will be hosting a talk about what we grow and why we grow it, with a focus on how plants improve our lives. We will also be demonstrating essential oil distillation, and will have hydrosols available for purchase.

Our u-pick will be closed but we will have a bouquet bar where you can select flowers and create your own bouquet to take home. We will also have fresh herb bundles available.

Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, wander around the farm, and visit with the horses and chickens.

We can't wait to see you and welcome you to our farm!

The Carlyon Family welcomes you to Triple Lyoness Farm for our 9th year hosting Alberta Open Farm Days!

We will take you on a free, guided walking tour of our farm to see our livestock, operation, equipment and management practices. Our farm has cows and calves, horses, chickens, dogs, and cats. A couple neighbouring farms may join us with goats or sheep.

Our farm will be open on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for all visitors. Additional Activities: ~ BBQ lunch served from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm (cash only) ~ Hay Wagon Ride to Cow-Calf herd on pasture ($2/person, $5/family) ~ Artisan Market (chicken, beef, pork, eggs, freeze dried goods, snacks,  and so much more!) Prepare yourself: ~ Dress for the weather - proper walking footwear, hats, jackets, etc ~ Bring sunscreen and bug spray ~ No dogs or other pets ~ Bring cash ~ Welcome to bring snacks and water, we will also have water! ~ Porta-potty and outhouse available ~ Hand washing and sanitizer available ~ Pack a cooler for taking home purchased goods

The Trochu Arboretum will be hosting an Open Farm Days Festival.

Our mission is to offer activities that align with "Grow a Farmer" where our the guests will get to experience all aspects of agriculture from Farm to Table.

The Trochu Arboretum will act as a hub for guests to Kneehill County exploring other Open Farm Day listings.

• There will be an Artisanal market where local producers will be able to showcase their offerings to our guests.

There will be food & Beverage offerings and live music. We will have a schedule of demos that our guests can attend and participate in. Please come join us for an Open Farm Days Festival where you can shop, learn and enjoy our local agricultural offerings.

We are a first-generation family farm working to revitalize the small-scale farming lifestyle that is such an important part of Alberta's history. We grow and sell vegetables, herbs and flowers, and we bake, pickle, ferment and dehydrate to sell and store through the long winter months.

We also live completely off the grid, meaning that we have no power, water or gas lines to our property. Our power comes from solar panels and is stored in batteries, with a propane generator for backup as we learn how much infrastructure is needed to supply our power needs. We burn wood to heat our home and we capture and store as much rain water as we can to water our gardens.

Enjoy a walking tour of our farm to learn about vegetables and sample some fresh homemade treats

Buy veggies already washed and bagged, or pick your own veggies or flowers to take home

Sample some baked and pickled treats

Meet our chickens and backyard bees to learn about egg and honey production

Tour our eco-friendly home and green off-grid power system to learn about power infrastructure and management

Wild Country Gardens is made up of a fruit and vegetable farm!

We are nestled in a beautiful forested area near Wildwood, Alberta just off of Yellowhead Highway. Our orchard consists of over 2800 fruit trees and bushes, all planted by us over the last 16 years. The Gardens feature approximately 2500 heads of garlics and a large variety of vegetables and herbs which we use for making our products.

We will be offering guided tours of our farm explaining our farming practices and what is working for us. The tour can take as long as 30 minutes and up to 1 hour depending on the group.

We also offer the opportunity to shop in Wild Country Gardens Farm Store which is filled with Alberta made products made by us, such as preserves: jams, syrups, pickles, sauerkraut and pepper jellies; Freeze Dried Products: Candy, Ice Cream Treats, Fruit Snacks, Fruit Smoothie Mixes, Vegetables and Herbs; Local Made Soaps, Balms and Creams; Puschens which are crocheted slippers with leather soles lined with sheepskin and accented with deer antler buttons. Coffee will be on all day.