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.
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.
This summer, join Leduc Farm Friends and Leduc County for two local agriculture tours! These tours will connect you with diverse type of agriculture, as they showcase food, farms and experiences in the region.
Farm tours vary from learning about vegetable production, activities for kids and petting animals, to wine and mead tasting, and a separate farm-to-table dinner event! Participants will get a chance to meet the farmer and/or the food/beverage processor and learn more about their day-to-day activities.
All participants must register in advance and select a tour time for each farm they want to visit.
Farms are relatively close to one another, so you may be able to take in a few if you plan a route early and select the times available. Check out the list of farms and tour stops below to find out what each stop has to offer.
To help facilitate registrations, we have teamed up with Farmzy. As you register for a farm tour, you will be redirected to the Farmzy website where you can create a user account. A user account will provide you with the ability to make bookings and payments, and receive booking confirmation receipts for each farm that you plan to visit. Please bring your confirmation receipt for each farm on the day of the tour.
Beau Bella Winery |
About Beau Bella WineryBeau Bella Winery's process has been perfected through experimenting with various techniques and exploring different wine-making methods to create perfect tasting wines. All of this is made possible by growing their own fruit on their farm just west of Beaumont. About the tour
Farm rules
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Farm Fresh Florals (Sunday, July 17 only) |
About Farm Fresh FloralsFarm Fresh Florals is a u-pick flower farm, event and photography venue. About the tour
During the tour, Farm Fresh Florals owner, Jen, will share her and her husband's (Tyrell) experience planning, designing and growing their picturesque property. The garden tour will last one hour with a half hour at the end to take photos and visit The Silo Farm Store where you can purchase fresh cut flowers, local art, jewelry, giftware and unique gardening and household wares. Farm rules
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Hahn Family Farm |
About Hahn Family FarmHahn Family Farm is a small family farm located just south of Leduc that takes great pride in offering quality, locally grown foods to the community! Hahn Family Farms supplies the local community with chicken (whole and pieces), farm fresh eggs, beef (various individual cuts as well as whole and side beef), pie-eyed fruit fillings, spice rubs from Salej Spice and, during the summer, garden produce and strawberries. About the tour
Farm rules
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Sunnyhill Alpacas/Twisted Sisters Mill |
About Sunnyhill Alpacas/Twisted Sisters MillSunnyhill Alpacas raises both Huacaya and Suri alpacas and run a mill where they make yarn. About the tour
Farm rules
Register to tour Sunnyhill Alpacas/Twisted Sisters Mill Learn more about Sunnyhill Alpacas. Learn more about Twisted Sisters Mill. |
Northernhawk Hops Garden |
About Northernhawk Hops GardenNorthernhawk Hops Garden is a one-acre hop yard established in 2017. Northernhawks Hops Garden has Willamette, Centennial, Cascade, Columbus and Chinook variety hops. About the tour
Farm rules
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Crisp Acres pumpkin patch |
About the tour
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Crisp Acres - farm to dinner at the pumpkin patch |
About the tour
Farm rules
Register for Crisp Acres - farm to dinner at the pumpkin patch |
Range Road Garden Farms |
About Range Road Garden FarmsFresh strawberries in the middle of an Alberta winter? That's Range Road Garden Farms - urban farmers practicing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in the middle of the Nisku Business Park - not the place you'd ever expect to find a tomato, basil plant, a field of fresh strawberries and 20-foot tall beer hops! About the tour
Farm rules
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Old Station Honey & Mead |
About Old Station Honey & MeadOld Station Honey & Mead is a meadery specializing in crafting mead from local honey and other local agricultural products such as berries and herbs. About the tour
Farm rules
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Reclaim Organics |
About Reclaim OrganicsReclaim Organics is a certified organic market garden, cut flower farm and indoor vertical farm. It is a 12 acre market garden farm and a small indoor microgreen operation that grows delicious micro greens and sprouts year round. Reclaim Organics also grows seasonal salad mixes, unique varieties of greens, radishes, beets, carrots and squash. About the tour
Farm rules
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The Old Red Barn (Sunday, July 17 only) |
About the Old Red BarnThe Old Red Barn is an agritourism and special events venue on a working dairy farm. About the tour
The following stations will be set up:
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For more information on the tours, contact Sharon at sharon@leduc-county.com or 780-770-9271 or Jolene at
leducfarmfriends@gmail.com.
For a listing of local food resources, including links and webinars, check out our local food resources page.
Local food, local products and agri-tourism in Leduc County
To showcase local food, direct-marketed 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. The map now includes a category featuring local food producers in Leduc County. Learn about who's making your food, what they have to offer, and how you can purchase their products.
Local food listings |
The local food category includes listings for:
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How it works and criteria |
To be featured on the interactive map, you need to meet certain criteria and fill out an application form. Criteria
If you meet the above-listed criteria, you may fill out an application form.
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. |
For more information, contact Sharon Faye, local food coordinator, at 780-770-9271 or sharon@leduc-county.com.
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