The newest member of ITI’s team in Hay River is no stranger to the town or the sector he will be working with. Andrew Cassidy has taken the reins as ITI’s Agriculture and Commercial Food Development Analyst based in the South Slave.
France Benoit’s Le Refuge Farm is a testament to how much potential there is in northern agriculture. Le Refuge can be described as idyllic, incredibly verdant and a gourmand’s dream for sourcing over 20 different types of produce!
For the second year running, the Yellowknife Farmer’s Market is gearing up for another season by hosting Lunch & Learn sessions to help northern gardeners get the most out of the short summer season.
Agriculture is an emerging market in the Northwest Territories and the Gamètı Community Garden is a brilliant example of what can be achieved.
Yellowknife’s Chateau Nova Hotel was buzzing!
Bee keepers, honey processors, producers and the public came together to discuss the importance of healthy bees February 23-24.
Workshops in Hay River and Yellowknife in November focused on Agricultural Safe Food Best Practices. These workshops were made possible by the GNWT’s participation in the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
It’s no secret wild berries and edibles grow throughout the North and are ripe for picking. Traditionally, different fruits and vegetation are harvested and preserved for home use. Now, the same wild food is being eyed as a viable business opportunity for community residents.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Boden Farms harvested roughly 1,800 kilograms of Russets, Red Norlands and Yukon Golds from their property just outside of Hay River. Here's how Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding helped.
Join Carol Arrowmaker, in Wekweètı̀, October 9 and 10 for a free workshop, organized by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment and learn how to process your harvested berries and wild edibles.
With local wares including produce, baked goods, and arts and crafts selling to locals and tourists alike farmers markets continue to be successful across the NWT. Interested in attending a market near you? Click on the full story for a listing of some of the markets that take place across the territory throughout the summer.
