Alberta Open Farm Days - set to run Aug. 16-17 - offers visitors an up-close opportunity to check out all kinds of unique agricultural operations.

The event was launched in 2013 with the goal of offering farmers and ranchers an opportunity to tell their stories, and to help guests understand where their food comes from, organizers say.

"We talk about Open Farm Days being a province-wide open house," said Tannis Baker, who is on the executive planning committee.

"It creates a great understanding of our neighbours who are maybe just 100 km from our door, but who also live entirely different lifestyles. It also connects urban residents with their food sources, and provides that understanding of what it's like to grow things, too. It's so interesting to have a program like this!"

Baker sai

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