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.
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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Circle of Champions Meeting (Online)
If you are interested in being directly involved in the greenhouse project, please join us at our Circle of Champions meeting, January 12th at 7 pm online.
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Athabasca Grown: One Year & Beyond
Sharing the Report on Exploration of a Winter Greenhouse & the Local Food System and next steps
Doors: 5 pm
Dinner: 5:30 pm
Report Launch & Next Steps: 6 pmWhether you've been with us from the start or just starting your journey, join us at the Athabasca Seniors Centre on January 22, 2026, as we share the final Small Community Opportunity Program report summarizing the events, engagement and research
from 2025.We'll look into the future of a community greenhouse, a strong local food system, and the group that will champion this vision. See you there!
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