FortWhyte Farms bridges communities, creates learning and employment opportunities for youth, and grows healthy food for our community. As a social enterprise, our bottom line goes beyond financial gain to include social and economic benefits that impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
FortWhyte Farms partners with high schools and youth-serving organizations to bring young people into nature to learn about food, farming, health and wellness.
Young people at FortWhyte Farms gain skills and confidence through four stages
Our weekly summer market is the place to buy fresh, naturally grown, in-season produce, and delicious baked goods. It’s a market with a difference, where you not only support local, you invest in your community too.
Tuesdays from 12 – 4 pm at the Alloway Reception Centre
The Nature Shop always stocks FortWhyte Farms products like honey, whole chickens, and various pork cuts.
Enjoy local produce while supporting youth in our community. Each box includes 8-15 items that are harvested, washed, and packed by youth on the farm, plus a few special veggies, herbs, and recipes to try.
Update: 2020 shares are now sold out.
Our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen can be the start of your new business venture! It is available for rent throughout the year for short-term and long-term rental agreements. Kitchen renters must provide:
Contact Owen Campbell.
September 3, 2020
Hey I’m Sara, I am currently a high school student and this is my second summer working on The Farm. Last year as a junior staff I enjoyed being outside on The Farm and getting to learn and try new things everyday.
August 26, 2020
Hi I am Simon. I like to work outside and working with my hands and I am interested in working with plants. I like growing them and also working with animals, taking care of them which is what I do here at the farm. I also like music, working out at the gym and I like soccer. I enjoy working at the farm because what I do on the farm is what I am interested in so it is a fun place for me.
August 18, 2020
Hi, my name is Arizona and this is my second year working here at The Farm. What keeps me coming back to The Farm is the environment and the people that work here. The Farm is in a nice urban area away from any major distractions. It gives me time to work more effectively on the tasks that I may receive
August 13, 2020
Hello, my name is Ayoub Saleh and this is my 2nd year working at the farm! I am back to the farm mostly so I can work on my communication skills.
August 5, 2020
Hello, my name is Jaden, and this is my 4th summer working here at The Farm. I enjoy being at The Farm and interacting with everyone at The Farm, everyone is so nice and friendly and it makes me want to keep coming back.
August 5, 2020
I’m Heather, the Farm Manager at FortWhyte Farms. This is my 5th year working at The Farm, and it has definitely been the most exciting! Adapting to farming during COVID has been a rollercoaster, but the farm has done a great job at succeeding through all of the changes and challenges.
December 17, 2019
At FortWhyte Farms we grow youth, food, and community. Youth like Arizona, an 18-year-old graduate from Gordon Bell High School, who gained the employable skills and experience she needed for her future.
December 9, 2019
At FortWhyte Farms we grow youth, food, and community. Youth like Jaden, an 18-year-old Kelvin High School graduate who spent his third summer at the farm. He's worked his way up to a mentor position and values the welcoming and diverse environment.
November 19, 2019
At FortWhyte Farms we grow youth, food, and community. Youth like Kara, a 16-year-old Fort Richmond Collegiate student who has volunteered and worked on the Farm, experience pride and meaning in their work as community members come to buy fresh vegetables.