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10/01/2019

Interested in starting a restaurant? Then you should attend this free event! Details on the Eventbrite page below.

Dreaming of opening a restaurant? Join City staff and industry veterans to learn about how to get started!

08/15/2019

Exciting news for those who can use the funding for farm automation!

Laura Kilcrease, CEO of Alberta Innovates, discusses one fund's ambitions to usher in a new era of farm robotics and artificial intelligence.

08/09/2019

Join us with our pals from Token Naturals and the Dirtbag Cafe for a free information session on the cannabis industry. Tacos and drinks for sale. :)

The Agriculture & Food Council, in collaboration with Token Naturals and Dirtbag Cafe, is hosting a FREE information session about navigating the local cannabis industry, starting a cannabis based industry, and highlighting the rules and regulations as we prepare for the legalization of edibles this...

08/08/2019

"The Innovation Challenge is looking for innovations in design with focus on prevention, innovative business models that reduce waste and new materials in three critical areas:

(1) Food packaging (2) Textiles and (3) Marine Plastics

Specific Interest Areas:

Food Packaging
Innovations that prevent food loss and waste while also contributing to reductions in packaging waste and GHG emissions, including:
Packaging materials and systems that prevent food loss and waste on the farm or at the point of processing, retail, or during food service;
Innovative business models and product delivery systems that reduce the need for packaging or help minimize packaging, support more sustainable package design and use, or allow for more sustainable packaging material choice; and/or
Packaging designed for business solutions that prevent packaging altogether."

If you're a business with an innovation that meets the criteria, check out the link below and apply!🙂

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08/06/2019

Norquest is offering online courses on industrial h**p. Check them out below!

The Industrial H**p training program at NorQuest College gives you the practical skills needed to be an industrial h**p farmer, h**p processor, or a h**p business entrepreneur. Through a series of online courses taught by industry veterans such as process engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and f...

08/02/2019

Alberta on the Plate is a brand new festival set to showcase the incredible bounty that is grown and produced across our beautiful province.

Participating restaurants will have fixed menus and drinks from local breweries and distilleries! Click the image below for more info and to see which restaurants you want to check out!

Alberta on the Plate is a province-wide, dine around festival that celebrates Alberta restaurants and local ingredients. Taking place August 9-18, 2019.

08/01/2019

Join Augustana student and the Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society’s summer coordinator Brittany Woelk to learn about food sustainability, a growing problem, and how to be part of the solution. If you attend, you will also be able to enjoy some local and sustainable food! Thursday, August 8 7:00 ...

06/26/2019

Answer these two simple questions about Edmonton's future:

1. What does Edmonton’s economy need in order for it to grow and thrive?

2. Describe Edmonton’s ideal economy as it should look a generation from now.

We’re creating a plan for the future of Edmonton’s economy. Making sure that we hear from all Edmontonians is an essential part of that. With your daily contributions, you’re making our economy go.

06/17/2019

Have you heard of this amazing conference for first generation farmers? Check on the details on the event page below. :)

06/10/2019

For this Knowledge Monday's post: How to use goats and sheep to clear brush! I believe Edmonton will be utilizing goats again this year, will you?

Three things to consider before bringing home a herd.

06/05/2019

The Youth Employment and Skills Program provides funding to organizations for the creation of agricultural internships that provide career-related work experiences to youth and youth facing barriers, ages 15 to 30. Note: the YESP program office confirmed that value-added and food processing projects would be eligible. For more details, click the link below!

Youth Employment and Skills Program provides funding to organizations for the creation of agricultural internships that provide career-related work experiences to youth and youth facing barriers.

05/28/2019

Knowledge Monday (ahem, well Tuesday). But this is a great one for shared kitchen operators!

Get the low down on HACCP and how to best implement procedures ensuring your shared kitchen space meets requirements.

HACCP Implementation in shared kitchens is challenging but possible. You can learn about our recommendations for supporting HACCP programs and read our white paper in this post.