This research is dedicated to the generations of immigrant families in Alberta, Canada. To the farmers and workers who shared their small wealth with their communities and built the comfortable small towns we are lucky to live in. We hope our work will help make these small-town communities more resilient.
A cookie can seem expensive to the customer and still pay its maker very little. Once we count ingredients, packaging, and all the time spent baking, cleaning, travelling, and selling, what is left for the person doing the work? In a small community with high living costs, can a baking business generate enough income to
At an Alberta-approved farmers market, at least 80% of vendors must sell products they made, baked, or grew. Again, do not get intimidated by the lists below. If you want to sell something different that does not fit any of the lines below, you just need to find out what rules apply. Also, Farmers Markets
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What do you need to start selling food at a farmers market? You might assume that the first steps are registering a business, choosing a name, and creating a sign. Those things can be helpful—especially because brand recognition develops over time—but they are not where you should begin. First, choose the farmers’ market where you
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From 2019 to 2025, I worked part-time as a contract instructor for various business courses at a local agriculture-focused college. I had an MBA, and my work experience was in international agricultural marketing. I taught my first course, Marketing, to a cohort of international students. The required textbook—for both instructors and students—was Marketing: An Introduction,
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