Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association: Join AFFPA

It's all about local food...
2,000 miles fresher!

It's all about finding local food...
everything from A to Z!

It's all about finding local food growers ...
simply the best!

If you are a producer...it's all about YOU!

Join Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association...Today!

Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association is a vibrant group of agri-preneuers! Don't miss the opportunity to become a part of AFFPA's growing membership.

Whether you are an 'old hand' or just opening your farm gates for sales...this association is meant for you. Take a few minutes to scroll through the following information about the association, then print membership forms and send them to us! We welcome all producers and look forward to becoming even more dynamic as we grow!

About AFFPA

AFFPA is a voluntary membership, non-profit organization representing direct market growers. The Association is dedicated to supporting the production of farm direct market vegetable, berry and fruit crops, bedding plants, perennials, herbs, flowers, meats, poultry, eggs and other specialty items in Alberta. Most AFFPA members market directly to consumers via U-Pick farms, farm gate sales and/or through Farmers' Markets.

The AFFPA Board of Directors is comprised of seven producer members from across Alberta. Don and Joan Gregorwich administrate activities of the association.

AFFPA looks forward to continuing province-wide promotions in 2008. We also have new and exciting marketing ideas that will benefit every member of the association and introduce AFFPA to prospective members. These promotions will encourage customers to visit local farms, experience a taste of the country and purchase the best products in Alberta. Terrific looking gate sign are available to members in 2008!

The membership deadline was January 31, 2008 to be included in the 2008 issue: "Come To Our Farms" guide. 40,000 copies of the guide are printed annually and distributed across the province and to AFFPA members. The guide features travel directions to member locations, products, special events and telephone numbers. It's a terrific marketing tool. The information is also included on this website, with provision for farms to have direct links to their websites.

Benefits of AFFPA Membership

Not only does your membership of $110 include listing in the
Come To Our Farms guide and on this Website,
but also:

NEW for 2008...AFFPA 24" x 16" colour gate signs

Thanks to generous funding from the Agricultural Initiatives Program, these gate signs are offered free to AFFPA members. (see order form for more information)

NEW for 2008..."Table Talkers" designed to brand Alberta products from AFFPA members

Toll free number support for customers to find out where your farm is located and when products are available

Participation in promotional activities such as press releases, print, radio and TV interviews

Participating in the annual AFFPA bulk strawberry order at a reduced rate

Reduced rates on AFFPA courses and workshops

Subscription to the AFFPA Direct Currents newsletter

Free member advertising in the newsletter

A vote at the annual meeting

Support of horticultural research

Representation by the AFFPA board of directors on various committees of interest to members

Membership list of growers across the province

Networking opportunities

Become a member of this dynamic association today! It's all about YOU and the demand for your products!!

Although it's past the deadline to be included in the 2008 guide, farm information will be used to complete your page on www.albertafarmfresh.com, for Google mapping, Alberta Agriculture and Food Web site; and 1-800 customer information service. Please complete all pages of the form. Thanks!

Click here for membership application

Select your area map to include with application:

The PDF file must be printed and may take a few minutes to completely download.

For information, or to receive an application by mail call
Alberta Toll Free: 1-800-661-2642 or E-Mail us!