Meet Our Farmers: Steel Pony Farms
Steel Pony Farms Red Deer, Alberta Mike’s Kozlowksi was inspired to grow food back in 2005 when he was challenged with the question about why we are shipping our food from all over the world when we can grow it ourselves. That question took him all over Canada where he learned from experienced farmers. Steel...
Meet Our Farmers: Root and Regenerate Urban Farms
Root and Regenerate Urban Farms Calgary, Alberta Root and Regenerate Urban Farms (formerly known as Dirtboys) was originally founded by Dennis Scanland: past president of YYC Growers and Distributors, and current operator of SunnyCider. One of the longest-running urban farms in Calgary, the organization has since been taken over by Michael Gavin. Michael has a...
Meet Our Farmers: Poplar Bluff Organics
Poplar Bluff Organics Strathmore, Alberta Poplar Bluff Organics was founded in 1985 by Rosemary Wotske and is certified organic. Rosemary’s robust background includes a Masters of Science in plant genetics and she applies her expertise with a deep commitment to healthy soil, fauna, and customers. The farm’s soil and climate are ideal for growing potatoes,...
Meet Our Farmers: Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms
Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms Calgary, Alberta Leaf & Lyre (L&L) is a regenerative farm based in Bowness, Calgary. Rod Olsen (aka the “Rodfather”) is the founder of L&L and YYC Growers’s resident soil expert/enthusiast. Rod tends the soil by reducing tillage, adding compost, and cover cropping. L&L uses a method called SPIN (Small Plot...
Meet Our Farmers: Eagle Creek Farms
Eagle Creek Farms Bowden, Alberta The Mills family began farming their land in 1921 and have carried on the tradition for four generations. As the Mills learned more about sustainable farming and environmental impact, they began a long period of transition and in 2018 they became Certified Organic. Their farm boasts a variety of veggies,...
