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Alberta Local Food
It's not the individual pieces but how they're connected. Help build food security in Alberta by building this resource map; link related groups, people, and organizations together to build a picture of a growing movement.
A few questions and guildlines have been emerging organically (I would like you to weigh in).
-Wiki pages can be used to catagorize branches of the tree. Ex. Agriculture Wiki follows by pearls related to aqriculture.
- Should branches with many related pearls (ex. permaculture) become their own pearltrees?
-Should we include links to social media (facebook, twitter, google +, etc?)
-Should each city or region have it's own pearltree? Ex. Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, etc? Jan 22
National Farmers Union Canada - Home
The National Farmers Union in Ontario has launched a redesigned website with many new features, including information on purchasing local food from farmers in your area!
Red Deer Local Food
Alberta Permaculture
Edmonton Local Food
Calgary Local Food
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Live Local Alberta
Local Food - Wiki
Local food or the local food movement is a "collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place." [ 1 ] It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies ; a preference to buy locally produced goods and services rather than those produced by corporatized institutions. It is not solely a geographical concept. A United States Department of Agriculture publication explains local food as "related to the distance between food producers and consumers," as well as "defined in terms of social and supply chain characteristics." [ 2 ]
Eat Local First - Fresh Food Delivery in Alberta
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Eat Alberta | A Celebration of Our Local Food Heroes
After a very successful inaugural event held on April 30, 2011, Eat Alberta will be returning to Edmonton on April 14, 2012. Save the date!
Live Local Alberta is a new non-profit organization that brings together groups and individuals who are committed to encouraging people to eat, dine, shop and experience everything our region has to offer. We’re here to help communities and independent businesses thrive and connect.
Live Local Alberta LinkedIn
Live Local Facebook
Welcome to the Official Live Local Alberta Facebook Page!
Instant updates from your friends, industry experts, favorite celebrities, and what’s happening around the world.
Live Local Alberta Twitter
Agriculture - Wiki
Agriculture (also called farming or husbandry ) is the cultivation of animals , plants , fungi and other life forms for food , fiber , and other products used to sustain life. [ 1 ] Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization , whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the development of civilization .
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Explore Local
Last Reviewed/Revised on June 27, 2011.
CSAs generally focus on the production of high quality foods for a local community, often using organic or biodynamic farming methods, and a shared risk membership–marketing structure. This kind of farming operates with a much greater degree of involvement of consumers and other stakeholders than usual — resulting in a stronger consumer-producer relationship.
CSA Wiki
startfarming.ca
To support people interested in getting into sustainable agriculture by providing on–farm experience and training through an apprenticeship style program.
With over 100 approved farmers’ markets and close to 3000 vendors across the province, Alberta’s farmers’ markets are part of the charge leading the local food movement in Alberta.
Alberta Farmers' Market Association
We offer the finest of locally grown fresh, organic produce and meats, delicious home made food, top quality plants, unique arts and crafts, exclusive hand made products and much more! Our vendors offer innovative and unique products that you will enjoy so much that you'll have to come back for more! The Callingwood Farmers' Market is conveniently located in the covered courtyard area of The Marketplace at Callingwood shopping centre on the corner of 69 Avenue and 178 Street.
Callingwood Farmers' Market
Alberta Rural Sustainable Alternatives Network (ARSAN)
ACCA — Alberta Community and Cooperative Association



