Local food

Our local food program supports and connects residents on both the producer and consumer sides of the local food industry. We host and support initiatives that increase public trust, awareness and education of food networks in the region. We also provide information on pests and diseases that affect trees and garden vegetables.

Local food directory

To showcase local food, locally-grown products and agritourism in the region, Leduc County has partnered with The Leduc, Nisku & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce on its Discover Leduc Region website.

The website features an interactive map that highlights attractions and tourism destinations in the region. Learn about who's making your food, what they have to offer and how you can purchase their products.

View the producers and the map

Get added to the directory!

For producers, agritourism and those who source locally

Looking for more exposure and want to be added to the local food directory? Click below for more information.

Local food categories

The local food category includes listings for:

Farm and animal products
Fruit and orchards
Market gardens
Farmer's markets
U-pick
Farm events and tours
Breweries, distilleries and wineries
Trees, bees and hops
Greenhouses

Criteria and application forms

To be featured on the interactive map, you need to meet certain criteria and fill out an application form.

Criteria

You must own your business.
Your business must be located within Leduc County or one of the municipalities within its boundaries (Beaumont, Devon, Leduc, Calmar, Thorsby, Warbug).
You must meet at least one of the following requirements:

You are a producer of food, horticulture, other agriculture products, or raise animals/products that are sold into local market channels.
You host agri-tourism activities on your farm.
You source ingredients from Alberta that are your main ingredients to produce value-added products.

If you meet the above-listed criteria, you may fill out an application form.

After you've submitted your application form, county staff will review it and you will be notified if your application was successful.
There is no cost to be listed on the local food listing, but you must complete an annual audit of information to ensure everything is up to date.

Please note: if you indicate specific certification/classification/or holding certain permits as part of your business features, such as organic certification, you may be requested to provide a copy of the certification to the county.

Online application form Downloadable application form

Upcoming events

Our local food coordinator is working to increase local food opportunities in the region by hosting education events and developing relationships with local food entrepreneurs.

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Local food resources

For a listing of local food resources, including links and webinars, check out our local food resources page.

Local food resources

Ag Matters e-newsletter

Whether it's about events, pests, local food and horticulture, sustainable agriculture or weed control, this newsletter has it all!

Subscribe to Ag Matters

Local food emails

Local to Leduc County and area? Signing up to this email list can give you additional opportunities related to local food and agriculture - not mentioned in Ag Matters - such as community events and opportunities where local farms and businesses can collaborate and network (producer-focused initiatives)!

Emails are sent as needed and you can choose the topics you are most interested.