Home to 810 farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, Wheatland County has the feedstock to accommodate value-added processors. We also have a well-developed value chain with ag-input suppliers, machinery and equipment manufacturers, seed cleaning plants, grain handlers and fertilizer plants.
Many large agribusiness companies such as Cargill, Richardson Pioneer, Paterson Grain, Canada Malting Co., Viterra, Parish & Heimbecker, and Nutrien are represented in the county.
agribusiness info sheet
Wheatland County has 1.2 M acres of farmland including irrigated lands that form part of the Western Irrigation District (WID). Major crops are wheat, barley, canola, alfalfa, legumes, and oats. There is also a large livestock industry.
A growing niche in the county is organic production. Wheatland has eight organic farms producing vegetables, honey, and livestock as well as organic processors.
| County/City | Wheat (All[acres]) | Barley (acres) | Canola (acres) | Field peas (acres) | Oats (acres) | Cattle (head) | Pigs (head) |
| Wheatland | 323,370 | 164,634 | 259,984 | 82,289 | 8,107 | 172,386 | 208,307 |
| Vulcan | 336,697 | 115,525 | 210,331 | 127,294 | 6,729 | 84,016 | 57,644 |
| Rocky View | 123,864 | 131,923 | 134,094 | 13,695 | 10,735 | 126,545 | 23,190 |
| Kneehill | 215,090 | 134,097 | 190,675 | 48,713 | 5,066 | 146,438 | 67,842 |
| Calgary | N/A | 8,508 | 11,083 | N/A | N/A | 45 | N/A |
Mountain View | 115,955 | 122,991 | 126,547 | 16,658 | 9,365 | 121,604 | N/A |
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Agriculture for Alberta
Flying Heart Meats raises and offers grass-fed, grass finished beef and lamb from their ranch, Valley View Ranch Ltd., just East of Strathmore. They are a Certified Sustainable operation under the Canadian Roundtable for the Sustainable Beef and Verified Beef Plus program. Flying Heart Meats raises their livestock using environmentally responsible practices. The environmental health of water and soil is an important aspect of their operation.
Field Stone wines are crafted from 100-percent Alberta-grown fruit, at least 75-percent of which is grown on the winery’s own orchard. Over the years, the winery has been distinguished with dozens of awards and medals across its 10 varieties of fruit and dessert wines. Our wines are available at Alberta farmers markets, Co-op Wine Spirits Beer stores, many selected wine merchants, from the winery in Strathmore, Alberta, and direct to your doorstep using our online store.
South Fort Farms is a family venture located near Hussar, Alberta. They cultivate food for people who value quality, wholesome fare, animal welfare and the farm’s shared habitat. They use good ideas, new or old to give to and take from the land and livestock.
At South Fort, they work with nature to draw bounty from her. They are industrious, not industrial. They are proud of what they are doing here, they’d be happy to share it with you. They invite you to come for a visit and enjoy some grass-fed, pasture-finished beef or pastured pork.
Waterford Farms offers a stable supply of high-quality, semi-exotic mushrooms grown in Wheatland County, Alberta.
With over 433 years combined industry experience and government inspected facility, we offer a full range of naturally rail aged, farm-fresh ALBERTA beef, pork, free-range chicken, lamb, bison, smoked meats, homestyle sausage, custom processing, seafood and wholesale sales.
Community Futures Wild Rose provides a wide range of small business services and business management tools for people wanting to start, expand, franchise or sell a business. They also run a number of specialized business programs, organize exciting business events and actively work with community and business leaders to foster rural economic growth.
Founded in 2018, Food Tourism Strategies Inc. is the perfect to solution to all your culinary tourism needs. From strategic development to signature events and beyond, Food Tourism Strategies (FTS) is here to help you enhance the visitor experience through taste of place. Partners Tannis Baker and Rheannon Green bring over 30 years combined experience in the culinary and tourism industries to each and every program.
Tannis and Rheannon worked together as the driving force behind the Alberta Culinary Tourism Alliance prior to starting Food Tourism Strategies. Their passion and determination led them to become industry leaders in culinary tourism in Alberta.
Locally owned and operated Fresh & Frozen Seafood , Meat and appetizer supplier to Grocery , Home and Restaurants
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Waterford Farms
Community Futures Wild Rose provides a wide range of small business services and business management tools for people wanting to start, expand, franchise or sell a business. They also run a number of specialized business programs, organize exciting business events and actively work with community and business leaders to foster rural economic growth.
One conversation about where food comes from turned into 20. When university friends Alex Leakos, Shanika Abeysinghe and Spencer Kerber realized it was way too hard for natural farmers to compete with grocers and antibiotic and hormone-free meat was just too expensive for the everyday person.
Bessie Box was born in these conversations—the three each to their unique skills to start solving these problems.
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EH Farms
Located 99 km from Calgary, Rosebud Country Inn is a photographer’s dream – nestled in the valley of a river that winds through fields and badlands. Whether you are coming to enjoy the theatre or the quiet rural Alberta landscape, they are pleased to have you in their home.
Check out the Rosebud Country Market to order many farm-sourced products.
Back To Good is a Market and Cafe that focuses on providing healthy quality food options to their customers. The market and kitchen use produce and sell products locally grown and seasonal and as close to home as possible. They believe that food grown locally has the best nutrition as it is picked and then consumed within days of harvesting.
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Poplar Bluff
Lyalta Lettuce
Snoxell Farms
Holy Kraut
Rose Cottage Coffee Co.
Leighfy Greens
änkôr opened its doors in the fall of 2020 with one goal: showcasing a sustainable approach to contemporary Canadian cuisine.
Chef Danny Beaulieu takes pride in honouring the richness of the Canadian terroir in an approachable yet refined atmosphere. Surrounded by a passionate and knowledgeable team, änkôr delivers an experience that resonates with each guest.
Their seasoned in-house sommelier Jennifer Bélanger meticulously curated a wine list designed to perfectly pair with every creation chef Beaulieu brings to the table.
A diversified local beer selection, as well as a unique cocktail list, are elaborated seasonally in harmony with the ever-changing menu enhancing our approach to what we believe is an outstanding gastronomic experience.
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EH Farms
Just a short drive from Calgary, enjoy captivating sunsets, star filled skies, and the opportunity to toast marshmallows over the campfire, followed by a great night’s sleep in a charming cabin atop a ridge.
The Rocking R Guest Ranch offers luxury bed & breakfast cabin accommodations with stunning views of Eagle Lake and the majestic Rocky Mountains.
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Carrots by Cam
EH Farms
Field Stone Fruit Wines
Poplar Bluff Organics
Red Fox Fungi
Rosebud Country Inn
