Celebrate Community-Supported Agriculture on Feb. 22 with the farms of YYC Growers and Distributors [Calgary AB] February 14, 2019 – Are your New Year’s resolutions already in the rearview mirror? If so, you’re not alone, but you still have time to make good on those resolutions. YYC Growers is pleased to join other farms from around the… Read More »
Written by Heather Ramshaw (Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre), A note from your friendly neighbourhood Farmers’ Market Manager. As a consumer, you are flooded with eating options. From restaurant delivery apps, chilled meal boxes on your doorstep, and the glowing frozen aisles and piles of perfect shiny vegetables at the grocery store, we are encouraged to… Read More »
For growers and consumers alike, there’s some confusion around these different soil-less methods of cultivation. Despite similar sounding names, there are some pretty substantial differences between these three methods. This brief guide will outline the differences including some important pros and cons, helping you understand the choices your making and how these methods contribute to… Read More »
We are pleased to bring you a lower price for our room mates, Devil’s Head coffee. Now only $10.50 a week for a freshly roasted, half pound of beans. And just added, $20.50 for a full pound of Devil’s Head fresh beans. At Devil’s Head Coffee, we bring you exotic coffees from all over the… Read More »
Mustard greens, or more commonly referred to as “mustards” by our farmers, are part of the Brassica family. Other Brassicas include the cabbage family such as cauliflower, kale and kohlrabi, and some root crops such as radish and turnip. Mustards have significantly high levels of vitamin C, A, K and soluble fibre, and boast a… Read More »
Our friends at Last Best Brewery (well the chef, anyway) has created an amazing recipe to use up your chard with.
Just northwest of Sundrie, in a scenic wooded area, is Little Loaves Farm. Little Loaves Farm is Jerremie and Rita Clyde’s four-year development project. This mixed farm produces a diverse array of crops, including vegetables and grains, and is also home to a yak herd. Varieties of grains include oats, rye and even rice, while the market garden includes primarily potatoes and peas… Read More »
I was very excited to meet Amber Yano and her bees. Amber has infectious energy and is clearly passionate about her work. After graduating with a degree in fine arts five years ago, Amber established her first hive. At the time, Amber claims she knew nothing about apiculture (beekeeping), but was very interested in bees and insects of the Order… Read More »
Over the past five years, Marcus Riedner has been transitioning a quarter section of land from conventional canola and wheat production to organic small scale vegetable production northwest of Carstairs, AB. A quarter section is 160 acres, a significant piece of land for a market garden farm. This piece of land, like most in the… Read More »
Kye Kocher is founder of the urban farm Grand Trunk Veggies. Grand Trunk Veggies is based out of West Hillhurst with 10 unique farm properties dotted throughout the city from their headquarters at 2102 5 Ave NW to their newest space just west of Calgary in Springbank. Grand Trunk Veggies’ headquarters is one of the most beautiful urban farming… Read More »