Your annual opportunity to experience fun and learning in agriculture is almost here!
Next weekend, the province-wide Alberta Open Farm Days event kicks off and we encourage you to make Farming Smarter a stop. Join us between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on August 17 to explore how far the roots of agriculture go.
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Mark your calendars for agriculture fun, August 17! Bring your family to the farm for learning and games at Farming Smarter as part of your Alberta Open Farm Day adventure! |
Save the Date to take part in a variety of activities to learn more about agriculture and the community around Lethbridge. Explore the avenues of the agriculture industry; see how research, crops, finance, technology, and community are intertwined to elevate the entire industry.
Our Learning Scavenger Hunt takes you to each of the fantastic booths to learn about their role in the industry and take home great swag! We invite you and your family to enjoy a trip through our research plots to learn more about agronomy.
Grab a bite to eat at our $5 charity BBQ ran by EQUS and visit adorable animals at the Gentle Giant Acres petting zoo. Discover the journey of sugar & delicious foods at our Sweet Spot! Enjoy candy from How Sweet Inc. downtown and cookies from the local Bootsma Bakery.
Come on out to the farm for an afternoon and make exciting memories you'll never forget!
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Feed and play with a variety of farmyard animals from Gentle Giant Acres petting zoo, at Farming Smarter's Open Farm Day event August 17! |
Enjoy a delicious BBQ burger made with love from our friends at EQUS! Get a burger, pop, and bag of chips for $5 - all proceeds go to charity! |
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| Take the opportunity to explore research plots and learn more about the innovation that goes into food and textiles in southern Alberta at Alberta Open Farm Days! |
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