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from top le : e expansive Calgary farmers market stalls, a mouth watering dessert- local Alberta berry pie and ice cream. alberta’s greenhouses add more dollars to the alberta economy,” he demand for locally grown produce and the purchasing power that this represents has prompted Alberta growers to offer more locally grown produce throughout the year. The Alberta greenhouse industry plays a major role in this initiative. “Alberta growers still have to compete with imports from Mexico where production costs are lower. [However], Alberta’s greenhouses add more dollars to the Alberta economy,” says Dr. Mohyuddin Mizra, greenhouse industry specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Food, in an industry newsletter. T locavore resources value-added producers that farmers’ markets can be a viable option to raise additional income,” says Zapisocky. Like the organic movement that came before it, local eating, is not only creating more selection in niche and specialty markets, but propelling change in the marketing strategies and product offerings at large grocery stores. Through information campaigns such as Dine Alberta where regional cuisine and local ingredients are highlighted, there is growing awareness about the range of options available to consumers who wish to eat locally. said they make an effort to buy locally. Alberta farm fresh Producers Association (AffPA): With 150 members, the AffPA represents direct market growers. Each year the organization distributes a comprehensive guide to Alberta farm fresh products including telephone numbers, addresses and products of farms across the province. e 2008 edition of the Come to our farms guide will be available in early May; Visit www.albertafarmfresh.com or call 800-661-2642 (Alberta toll free) to request a copy. Alberta farmers Market Association(AfMA): Since in 1994, the AfMA has provided information about vendors, markets and products. 780644-537; www.albertamarkets.com dine Alberta: Want to eat local at a restaurant? dine Alberta’s database features restaurants serving Alberta regional cuisine on their menu year. e month of September celebrates. www.dinealberta.ca. or call the hotline:. 780.644.3463 Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association (AFFPA) Another important beneficiary of the locavore movement is farmer’s markets. With 100 Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets in the province, local produce, baked goods and preserves are available to most communities. “The trend of locavores frequenting markets will signal to more farmers, growers and 24 | SPRING 2008 | citystyleandliving.com With the proliferation of doomsday scenarios and all or nothing propositions regarding our food supply, the message of the locavore is simple - that we have the choice in what we purchase and ultimately consume. Whether we choose to simply ask more questions about our food purchases, or take action and incorporate more local products into our lifestyles. CSL http://www.albertafarmfresh.com http://www.albertamarkets.com http://www.dinealberta.ca http://citystyleandliving.com

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City Style and Living - Spring 2008 Contents Editor's Note Behind the Cover The District Need It Want It Fusion Sweet Secret Restaurant Inspiration Eat Like a Locavore Covet Helen of Troy Prêt-à-Porter Anatomy Of Spring Fashion Trends Secret Garden Passport Bookcase Great Eats in Maui Tunisia Ombudsperson Horoscopes Final Thought

City Style and Living - Spring 2008

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