Nestled among the prairie fields near Brant, Alberta, lies one of the most progressive and sustainable farming projects in Western Canada. When you hear “sustainability,” people typically think of the…
If you think you know Lacombe County, think again. It’s time to look at it through the lens of food travel. Food what? Food travel. It’s getting a sense of…
With the unpredictable weather of Alberta springs, road trips are the perfect way to ensure a great time. Not only do you get to explore the areas around you, but…
In 2021, Lacombe County introduced an Environmental Community Engagement Program. The three components of the program include a wetland education program, a resident environmental sustainability program, and an Environmental Stewardship…
Pleasant Hill Farms, a dairy farm run by the Pierik family, has about 400 milking cows in Central Alberta. A second-generation farm, Henk and Karen have been farming with Henk’s…
Chicken farmers are part of a growing industry that contributes to thriving economies and communities in Alberta. Byron Ference, owner of Foothills Poultry, is a third-generation poultry producer just outside…
For the avid craft beer lover in Alberta, Red Shed Malting is a name that you often come across. Whether it’s on a brewery posting about their latest collaboration, the…
Food processing is a part of the local foodscape that is frequently overlooked. Even in recent years, when consumers have started to be more concerned with the origins of their…
Tucked away on a township road just east of Bowden, Alberta, is MGM Cattle Company, a family-run cow and calf operation led by Garnet and Meghan Marshall. The Marshall Family…
It's no surprise that with the amazing barley that is grown here in Alberta, that we also produce some of the best beer in Canada (and the world!). Since the…