2023 Alberta Open Farm Days; supported by Global Calgary
Event Ended- Where
- Over 100 Farms Across Alberta - Calgary, View Map
- When
- Ages
- All ages
- Website
- https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/
Alberta Open Farm Days is a province wide open house!
Come meet your rural neighbours. Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from. As well, some of Alberta’s most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products. Plan your visit today!
The Year of the Bison.
This year we are shining a spotlight on one of Alberta’s keystone species, Bison, which has been a historically important part, not just of the eco-system in Alberta, but also a keystone ingredient for people that have lived on this land.
The buffalo was an incredibly important part of Indigenous people of the plains. The buffalo hunt was a part of a huge community event, and every part off the buffalo was it was not just a food source, every part of the animal was used. Bones were turned into utensils and tools, sinew provided thread and the hide as clothing and for shelter and the meat for food.