Since 2017, The City has partnered with local and regional farms to offer Calgarians more options for fresh and local food through The Farm Stand Program. This program supports nine incredible farmers and vendors with over 30 farm stands to bring more fresh fruit, vegetables, and artisanal products to more Calgary communities.
Beyond increasing accessibility for Calgarians to purchase healthy, fresh and local food, the Farm Stand Program supports local and regional growers by creating more places for them to sell their produce.
When you shop at a farm stand, you get to participate in your food shopping in a new and personal way. You can ask questions about how your food was grown, get recipe ideas, get to know your farmer, connect with your neighbours and keep your dollars spent in the local economy. You also help to build a stronger local food system, which keeps us all stronger when we face various disruptions to our food systems, such as a pandemic, fuel price increases, or political instability.
Launch dates for each farm stand vary throughout May to June and most of the stands run weekly for two to five hours. We encourage all Calgarians to stop by your local farm stand, grab some delicious seasonal produce, chat with a farmer and learn more about where your food comes from.
To learn more about the program, or find a location near you, visit calgary.ca/localfood.
