The Ark of Taste

We know that we are losing techniques and species to industrial agriculture. However, this project, The Ark of Taste is trying to save food! Food is intertwined with culture and is critical to understanding how we perceive the world on our role in it. Take a look at...

Country Thyme Grain Shares

Country Thyme is now accepting payments for their 2012/2013 Grain Share! (November 2012-November 2013) http://www.countrythyme.ca/grain-csa-sign-up.html I have really enjoyed getting the grain every two weeks.  It certainly forced me to spend a bit more time in the...

Leaf and Lyre Urban Farm

Here’s another great urban farm right in Calgary! They have a new CSA for 2012 although I’m not sure if there are any shares left… Website: http://www.leafandlyre.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leaf-Lyre-Urban-Farms/108964799151881 I...

Yummylicious Farm – CSA

While attending the Urban Aggie Days at “the Area” last Sunday, I met another farmer who has started a CSA program.  He said he still had a few shares to sell! Here’s his contact info: yummyliciousfarm@gmail.com Home: 1-403-507-4144 Cell:...

Sylvan Star Cheese

We eat a lot of Gouda…  We also eat Gruyere. Yummm….. Sylvan Star cheese is made at a cheese farm near Red Deer. They are not certified organic but are local! Their website indicates they do not use antibiotics on their cows. Sources: they have a booth at...