Fresh Food Grown In Athabasca
Athabasca Grown is a community-driven initiative rooted in civic agriculture focused on strengthening local food systems and the local economy.
Launched in 2024, the project brought together residents, organizations, and researchers to explore practical, values-driven solutions—starting with the feasibility of a community deep winter greenhouse.
What emerged was more than a greenhouse plan: it was a shared commitment to cooperation, equity, and long-term food system resilience.
As the formal project concludes, a volunteer Circle of Champions is taking this vision forward. Get in touch if you’d like to join the circle, collaborate, or share what you’re doing in Athabasca’s growing food movement.
Read the Feasibility Report
Beans growing up strings: Norland Brae Farm
About the project
Passive solar greenhouse feasibility
What are the benefits of “passive solar” compared to conventional greenhouses? Is there a market for produce grown this way? Can you have a viable passive solar greenhouse business in Northern Alberta?
Engaging the community on local food
How and where do consumers purchase locally grown food? Do most consumers know about their local food system? How do people feel about locally grown food?
Can a passive solar greenhouse add to your current operation? Could it add to your agri-tourism offering? Do you have the connections in the community to sell what you would produce?
Connecting with growers
Upcoming Events
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Seedy Saturday
Seedy Saturday is coming to Athabasca! Join us on March 14th at the Athabasca Seniors Centre, from 10 am to 2 pm, for an informative day of growing tips and knowledge sharing. Bring your open-pollinated and heirloom seeds to trade! Info tables from local organizations! Children's activities! This is a free event; everyone is welcome.
Seed Exchange Table ( heirloom, open-pollinated, only please )
Guest Speakers- Beneficial & Harmful Insects/ Natural Pest Control by Norland Brae Farm, Seed Saving by Little Beau Seed Company, Beneficial Wildflowers for pollinators by Crooked Creek Conservancy Society,
Sprouting and Fermentation by Athabasca Health FoodsInformation Tables - Martin’s Apiary, Athabasca Farmer’s Market, Athabasca Grown, Alice B Donahue Library, above-listed speakers
Children’s Activities
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