JULY 16, 2023: CALGARY, AB – Urban Farm Tour

July 6, 2023

You’re invited to a tour of three urban farms in Calgary! Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Root and Regenerate Urban Farm, The Chef’s Farmer, and Land of Dreams Community Farm.

During this tour, we will discuss:

• Regenerative urban agriculture
• Rooftop agriculture
• Farming on sloped landscapes
• The Land of Dreams project

DATE: July 16, 2023 at 10:00am – 2:30pm

LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE (times are approximate):  These tours are being held on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis Nation (Region 3).

10:00-10:45am: Arrival & tour of The Chef’s Farmer Nixon plot (1404 Windsor St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3X3)
11:00-11:45am: Tour of Root and Regenerate Urban Farms (4411 Manitoba Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4B9)
12:00-12:45pm: Tour of Root and Regenerate’s rooftop plot (2502 16a St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 4K5)
1:00-2:30pm: Lunch and tour of Land of Dreams Community Farm (6525 84 St SE, Calgary, AB T1X 0K3)

REGISTER: So that we can plan for the tour, please register on Eventbrite.

PARKING:  Parking is available on-site.

CARPOOL INFO: Carpooling is encouraged. If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please post in the Facebook Event to connect with others (link coming soon)

BRING: Please bring your own lunch, a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, a water bottle, hat and sunscreen, and appropriate clothing and footwear. If you are interested, bring your fave gardening tool! The Land of Dreams always welcomes helping gardeners.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

• This event is free and open to everyone!
• Children are welcome but please leave furry friends at home
• Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
• Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
• Please do not bring alcohol to this event

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ABOUT THE FARMS

The goal of Root and Regenerate Urban Farms is to grow produce for the Calgary community, which is mainly sold through a Community Supported Agriculture program as well as through the YYCGrowers Farming Co-op. They also strive to help community members in Calgary grow their own food. This is mainly through building and consulting on people’s gardens as well as giving workshops, farm tours, and having conversations with members and visitors. Root and Regenerate produce a wide range of vegetables, some flowers, and some seeds for CSA members.

Chef’s Farmer is an urban vegetable farm comprising 1/4 acre of donated backyards in Calgary. They produce fresh greens for salad mix and an assortment of other favorite vegetables like carrots, beets, and tomatoes, all the while practicing no-dig and no-till farming methods to prioritize healthy soil. Chef’s Farmer takes ideas from famous farms and farmers like Curtis Stone, Richard Perkins, and Neversink Farms and implements them in the context of an urban farm in Calgary.

Land of Dreams is a multicultural farming experience that brings together community, social connection, and food while working with recently arrived immigrants and refugees. It is a meaningful space for Calgary newcomers to rekindle their roots and build a sense of community while learning about and appreciating Alberta’s Indigenous history.

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• We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting network@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend.
• Questions? Email Marsha at marsha@youngagrarians.org