Sharing Stories About the Food Grown in Your Backyard
Learn about where your food comes from and how it is produced, hear stories from local Albertan farmers, and find a new recipe or two.
Canadian AG Day - Celebrate on Feb 15th
Canada's Agriculture day is on February 23rd. Celebrate with Taste Alberta by learning more about food and farming in Canada and why you should support local.
Whole Food Protein Sources: The Foundation to Your Healthy Habits
As we jump into the new year, it’s important to turn our attention towards healthy habits that will help us feel our best for the year ahead.
How Canadian Dairy Farmers are Demonstrating Responsible Milk Production through proAction®
The Dairy Farmers of Canada started the proAction® Initiative to demonstrate to consumers how farmers responsibly produce milk in Canada. proAction® sets out to prove that farmers across Canada are producing milk with quality and safety at the top of mind.
Taste Alberta Round Table 2020
We’ve brought some amazing Alberta women together over a homemade, local lunch to discuss their thoughts on food and farming in Alberta, and pulled together this 5 minute video.
Working Toward Optimal Housing for Pig Safety and Welfare
We understand that consumers care about the health, safety and welfare of pigs that are raised for pork products. Did you know that Canada’s pork producers are leaders in the Canadian agriculture industry when it comes to developing protocols for animal care and welfare?
A Look Into The Sustainability of Canada’s Chicken Industry
Chicken farmers across Canada are known for their proactive implementation of on-farm programs that prioritize the health and wellness of birds, the safety of their products, and responsibility for the land.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Farms
Over the past couple of months we have seen the impacts of COVID-19 on various industries: closing the doors of many businesses, halting production, laying off workers and creating financial strain across the world.
Keeping it Local: How Alberta’s Family Farmers Feed the Province
At the Therrien family farm, the day begins the way it does for many Albertan families: with everyone sitting down to breakfast. Then Hinke Therrien gets her daughters – aged 7, 6 and 3 – ready for school and daycare, while her husband, Marc, starts the morning checks in the farm’s eight turkey and poultry barns.
Farming on the Cutting Edge: How Alberta farmers are using technology to produce better & more food
Dairy farmer Jason Crozier isn’t certain what visitors expect to see when they pull up to take a tour of his farm. “I think a lot people have the dream of a little red barn in the back of their minds,” says Jason Crozier.
Farm-Fresh Food to Fuel Your Run
Whether you are training for an upcoming race, or prefer the non-competitive, casual jog as your go-to form of exercise, the food you eat is so important for giving you the energy and endurance your body needs in this physical sport.