Stories from local food.

Backyard Bounty produces honey and over 200 different types of jams, marmalades and more out of their home in Calgary, Alberta. They are beekeepers but primarily for the purpose of pollinating the blooms of their lush terraced urban food forest. Completely organic, their urban food forest is carefully tended, and weeds are picked by hand. Backyard Bounty also operates a fully permitted and inspected commercial kitchen, where various salsas, jams, jellies, chutneys and marmalades are produced. We want to highlight this local producer’s hard work, ingenuity and dedication to bringing locally grown products to their community.

Here are some tips and tricks for buying locally grown, raised, or produced food in Canada.

So, you’re a farmer looking to sell your products directly to consumers. What a beautiful thing. And really, these days it makes more sense than ever before. The public is looking for new sources for their food. The cost of groceries is rising and the interest for locally grown products is real. But before you start selling you might have some questions about the legality and regulations behind selling directly to your community. We’ll break down the laws behind selling specific types of products as well as some province specific guidelines. It might be simpler than you think. Let’s dig in.

Farmer's markets in Alberta go way back. Discover the history of these unique marketplaces and see what they are up to today. Also, check out a list of 25 markets that are currently registered in Alberta.