ASAAP supports people interested in getting into sustainable agriculture by providing on–farm experience and training through an apprenticeship style program.
04/01/2015
http://www.realdirtblog.ca/conventional-versus-organic-milk-production-do-you-know-the-difference/
Conventional versus Organic Milk Production - Do you know the difference? Blog by Jean L Clavelle This weekend an interesting conversation came up about organic milk production. And it's shameful to admit but I realized...
04/03/2014
If anyone wants to see Vandana Shiva, but still doesn't have tickets.... Organic Alberta is giving away two pairs of tickets (one in Calgary, one in Edmonton). Contest closes Friday at noon! Just follow the link and comment on the photo to be entered! :)
Spring snow got you down? We hope this will cheer you up!
We are excited to announce that Organic Alberta is giving away tickets to hear world renowned seed activist, Vandana Shiva speak in April!
We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away to 2 lucky winners ($40 value).
Vandana Shiva’s talk “Creating Earth Democracy: Reclaiming the Commons from Corporate Enclosures” will take place on April 10th in Calgary, and April 11th in Edmonton.
TO ENTER: Answer this question in the comments below, and be sure to indicate if you’d like tickets for Calgary or Edmonton.
If you could ask Vandana Shiva one question, what would it be?
Put your thinking caps on and give it your best! An expert panel of Organic Alberta staff will select one Calgary winner and one Edmonton winner on April 4th at noon. Good luck.
For full event details, please visit http://pialberta.org/
02/12/2014
Organic Alberta and the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security are partnering with two organizations to host seed internships this summer. Learn about selecting planting, growing and documenting rare varieties, saving and storing seed and how to select plants for regional adaptability. In 2014, internship opportunities are in Lac Labiche, Alberta and Leaf Rapids, in Northern Manitoba. Click on the link for details: http://ow.ly/tu3y5
Seed Internship Opportunities 2014 Organic Alberta and the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security are partnering with two organizations to host seed internships this...
01/29/2014
Check out all the Apprenticeship opportunities available on our website!
Farming Apprenticeships Available! - Organic Alberta The Organic Alberta network is simply about growing organics in Alberta.
10/21/2013
Check out the small farm summit coming up in Calgary!
Are you a small farmer? Check out this small farm summit coming up in November at Heritage Park in Calgary!
09/20/2013
Organic Alberta is seeking a candidate with project management and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate our organic livestock value chain projects and our Alberta Organic Food Marketing campaign.
http://organicalberta.org/news/organic-alberta-is-hiring
Organic Alberta is Hiring! - Organic Alberta The Organic Alberta network is simply about growing organics in Alberta.
01/17/2013
This petition has almost reached 20,000 signatures. If you support mandatory labelling of GMOs, check it out! http://ow.ly/gQAEM
Click to label GMO food in Canada Want to know what you're eating? Support mandatory labeling of GMO food in Canada. A bill is already in parliament -- sign to support it!
01/17/2013
Hey Grande Prairie! Check out this introductory workshop exploring the opportunities for direct-‐market fruit and veggie production! http://ow.ly/d/Z9h
Ow.ly - Explore Horticulture .pdf uploaded by @OrganicAlberta Download and share Explore Horticulture .pdf uploaded by and hosted by Ow.ly
01/14/2013
So that you can go into your gardening season prepared... here is series of short videos on seed saving! http://ow.ly/gEiaQ
Farm Folk City Folk This series of short videos covers introductory seed saving practices with Patrick Steiner of Stellar Seeds, Jon Alcock of Sunshine Farms and David...
08/28/2012
One more Farm Tour! September 29!
Central Alberta, we didn't forget about you!
This special Local Organic Dairy Farm Tour is your chance to learn about organic dairy from cow to milk jug! We will tour two amazing organic dairies in the Red Deer area, and then finish off at a dairy processing plant to see the final stage of milk production!
More info & tickets:
http://organicalberta.org/events/local-organic-dairy-farm-tour-red-deer-area-september-29
07/13/2012
Another opportunity to visit 4 organic farms in the Calgary/Strathmore region!
We've also got a farm tour lined up for the Calgary area! Early bird pricing until July 31! Get your tickets at Community Natural Foods or Sunnyside Natural Market!
http://organicalberta.org/events/local-organic-farm-tours-come-visit-the-farm-august-19-2012
07/13/2012
A great opportunity to learn about organic gardening and visit 2 organic farms!
Interested in touring local organic farms and gardens? Don't miss our tour in the Stony Plain area coming up on July 22! Buy your tickets today: http://organicalberta.org/events/local-organic-farm-tour-stony-plain-area-july-22
