Where to buy direct from Local Farms

Calgary’s food scene is anchored by ranches and farms that raise and grow close to home. Family operations care for cattle on prairie grasslands while small farms harvest vegetables that reflect the season. Their commitment to sustainability shows up in flavour you can taste and in stronger ties between rural producers and city tables. It is these stories like this remind us good food begins with the people who grow it.

Sheppard Creek Cattle Company
Box 1209 Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0

This southern Alberta ranch raises grass-fed beef with a focus on natural practices and premium quality. Customers can buy by the pound, choose specific cuts, or order in bulk with quarter, half, or whole sides available. Sheppard Creek also offers bones and specialty items for home cooking. Orders can be picked up locally, and delivery is available in Calgary on qualifying purchases.

Spragg’s Meat Shop
9675 Macleod Trail SE
510 77 Ave SE (Calgary Farmer’s Market South)
25 Greenbriar Dr NW (Calgary Farmer’s Market West)

Spragg’s Meat Shop specializes in Alberta-raised, sustainably farmed, free-range pork but they also have chicken, beef and lamb. This family owned and operated business is headquartered in Rosemary, Alberta and can be found at both Calgary Farmer’s Markets as well as their location in the south.

Long-Run Ranch Beef
This third-generation ranch is located west of Crossfield, Alberta. Their beef is pasture raised and dry aged for a minimum of 21 days. They offer many different cuts and also have the option to purchase a quarter, half or full beef. Orders can be placed online and picked up at the ranch.

PaSu Farm
Box 3, Site 12, RR2, Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0

Nestled at the base of the Rockies near Carstairs, PaSu Farm is known for raising sheep and producing lamb, as well as running a country restaurant and shop featuring homemade and locally sourced products. You can purchase lamb cuts, wool items, and other goods directly from the farm or visit their restaurant for meals that showcase what they raise and grow.

Lone Star Angus
2211 Township Rd 392, Sylvan Lake, AB T4E 2W7

Located in Sylvan Lake, Lone Star Angus offers premium Angus beef in many forms. From rib eyes steaks to ribs to sausages, their emphasis is on selling their own beef. You can find Lone Star in Calgary at the Bearspaw Lions Farmers’ Market and south at the Millarville Farmers’ Market.

Sunworks Farm
510 77 Ave SE (Calgary Farmers’ Market South)
25 Greenbriar Dr NW (Calgary Farmers’ Market West)

Sunworks Farm is located near Armena, Alberta. They believe in the principals of organic and holistic agriculture. They offer certified organic chicken, eggs, beef and pork as well organic sausages, bacon and deli meats. They can be found at both Calgary Farmers’ Market locations.

TK Ranch
270197 Inverlake Road, Rocky View County

TK Ranch is located just northeast of Chestermere. They have an online store with Alberta-wide delivery and curbside pickup at their country store. Their products include grass-fed and grass finished beef, pasture raised pork, grass-fed and grass finished lamb, soy and corn free chicken, free range turkey and sausages.

Glengary Bison
24203 Township Road 280, Rocky View County, AB T4B 4N4

If you are looking for bison, Glengarry Bison is just a short drive north of Calgary. All their products are 100% bison with no artificial growth hormones, simulants or antibiotics. You can purchase their meet at their on-site store, and you can even take a bison tour while you’re there!

Premium Organic Farms
230183 Range Rd 284, Langdon, Alberta T2P 2G6

Premium Organic Farms is located just east of the city, between Calgary and Indus. They have been operating for almost 20 years and have certified organic grass-fed beef year-round. They also offer potatoes and seasonal vegetables at the farm in season.