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
Presented by Cambrian Credit Union
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.
Every Tuesday, 12 – 7 pm
July – September
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The Nature Shop always stocks FortWhyte Farms products like honey, whole chickens, and various pork cuts all year long.
Presented by Cambrian Credit Union
We take great care to prepare ‘The Goods’ — a fresh, tasty selection of food from our farm perfect for your table. At every pick-up you’ll get 8-12 naturally-grown veggies and a newsletter featuring seasonal recipes and stories from the farm.
$550 Full Share (weekly) [SOLD OUT]
$325 Half Share (bi-weekly) [SOLD OUT]
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.
June 28, 2019
Thanks to your generosity, Shea gained the confidence and skills she needed to land her first job.
September 17, 2018
The 5th annual Harvest Supper at FortWhyte Farms was our biggest feast at the farm yet, thanks to your kind support.
July 31, 2018
We’re thrilled to share a snapshot of the goings-on at FortWhyte Farms so far this summer. In case you didn't already know, FortWhyte Farms is a pretty magical place — a working, educational farm and a social enterprise growing youth, food and community