Farm to Fork

FARM TO FORK DIRECT MARKETING WORKSHOP

February 24, 2025 - 9:30am - 3:30pm

Goldenrod Community Hall, AB - 772, Airdrie, AB T0M 0E0

Keynote Speaker - Ingrid Johnson 2022 Nuffield Scholar

Ingrid is the co-owner of Onward Ranch, a cow/calf operation. Through their website, grass-finished beef is shipped across BC to doorsteps ,first in BC to do so. During Ingrid’s Nuffield experince, she studied ‘How primary producers can direct market their farm products from farm to consumer door through urban-rural connections’

Producer Panel

Brandon Toews - Route 304 Cattle Co.

As third-generation farmers and ranchers, have been immersed in rural life. The couples upbringing on nutritious pasture-raised beef has fueled their passion to bring that same quality to individuals seeking farm-totable meats.

Casey Toews - Fishburn Ranch

Fishburn Ranch is a family operation in Southwestern Alberta. They are passionate about how working in harmony with nature can maximize the potential of our grasslands, provide nutrient-dense food for our communities, and chart a sustainable path forward for the future of agriculture.

Barry Doerksen - Gemstone Grassfed Beef

Gemstone is a fourth-generation farming and ranching family from Gem, Alberta. Gemstone Grassfed Beef prides themselves in producing high quality grass finished beef that is tender, nutrient-dense, and well marbled! They believe the combination of soils, pastures, crops, cattle genetics and management are unique to their farm.

Partners include: FFGA, CAFLA, Rocky View County, MD of Bighorn, Wheatland County, Kneehill County, Mountain View County.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Goldenrod Community Hall, Alberta 772, Airdrie, Canada