Join us on March 14!
More details about the seed exchange here!
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
-
Seedy Saturday
Seedy Saturday is coming to Athabasca!
March 14th from 10 am to 2 pm
Athabasca Seniors CentreJoin us 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 and hybrid seeds welcomed)
Guest Speakers
10:30am Beneficial & Harmful Insects/ Natural Pest Control by Norland Brae Farm
11:45am Seed Saving by Little Beau Seed Company
1pm Beneficial Wildflowers for pollinators by Crooked Creek Conservancy SocietyInformation Tables - Martin’s Apiary, Athabasca Farmer’s Market, Athabasca Health Foods, Athabasca Grown, Alice B Donahue Library, Birch Meadow Greenhouses, above-listed speakers
Children’s Activities throughout the day by Alice B Donahue Library
Concession by Athabasca United Church 11:30 chili + more!
See more information on our Seedy Saturday blog post.
Our Blog
