Records set during Alberta Open Farm Days
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Officials with Alberta Open Farm Days say records for visitor and sales numbers were set during this year’s edition held in August.
They say the various host farms attracted a total of 52,783 visitors and that some host farms had record attendance and record on-farm spending.
On-farm sales across Alberta came in at $331,676, pushing the sales total for all 13 years the event has been held to over $2 million.
“The money generated from on-farm sales reflects visitors’ growing appreciation for agriculture and the products farms offer,” says Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies CEO Tim Carson, in a release from Alberta Open Farm Days. “This level of spending shows a strong willingness to invest locally. Purchasing directly from producers allows the public to connect with the farm gate and gain a firsthand understanding of where their food comes from.”