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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.

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.

 Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food: Ag Tour

IN SEARCH OF: DIRECT MARKET PRODUCERS

In summer 2021, Leduc County is hosting two local agriculture tours, and we are looking for direct-market producers to participate.

The tours will take place on July 18 and Aug. 22* - one east of Highway 2 and one west of Highway 2. Once producers sign up we will determine which date will be selected for the east and for the west.

If the dates are not ideal for your farm, or if your farm cannot be a stopping location, there are still opportunities for you to be involved or to have your products highlighted during the tour.

GET INVOLVED

Apply early to reserve your spot! If you are a local direct-market producer and want to get involved, please contact Sharon at sharon@leduc-county.com or 780-770-9271.

All interested producers must fill out an application form for pre-approval. The registration deadline is April 19. 

NEXT STEPS

Once producers are registered and approved, they will sent a Zoom meeting invitation to learn more about the tour. The meeting will cover the following topics:

  • What the tour day will look like.
  • Information on host speakers from AHS and Open Farm Days.
  • Information on how to prepare, things to consider, as well as a chance to share ideas and with other producers that will be a part of the tour.
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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


Local food listing

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.

View the full list of producers here Find local producers on our interactive map

 Local food listings
The local food category includes listings for:
  • local food products
    • fruit/vegetables
    • meat/poultry products
    • specialty food (honey, mushrooms, herbs)
  • greenhouses 
  • landscape/nursery businesses
  • on-farm craft beverages
  • preserves/ready-made products
  • agri-tourism destinations
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

  • 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.

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

  • Online application form 
  • Downloadable application form 

For more information, contact Sharon Faye, local food coordinator, at 780-770-9271 or sharon@leduc-county.com. 


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