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Explore Local provides support to Alberta's local food producers and processors who market their products direct to consumers.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals focused on connecting people and businesses through information, learning opportunities, coaching, monitoring and advocacy.

Alberta's local food market is vital, prosperous and ever-expanding. Let us help you take full advantage of the opportunities available.

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Applications for the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) are now being accepted online for high school and post-secondary student employment opportunities between May and August, by providing a $7-per-hour wage subsidy to employers.
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) will come into force on January 15, 2019. Check out the website for updated guidance documents.
Learn more about the Employment Standards in Alberta by watching Alberta Labour's Webinars
Direct Marketing in Alberta - 2016 Census Data now available
Check out our Local Food Producer Profiles - highlighting some direct to consumer local food businesses.

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For more information about the content of this document, contact Eileen Kotowich.
This document is maintained by Delores Serafin.
This information published to the web on May 5, 2011.
Last Reviewed/Revised on January 9, 2019.