Why South Eastern Alberta

There are a number of advantages for a Gleaners project being located in South-eastern Alberta (the Redcliff and Medicine Hat area):

• Major vegetable production in this area from the greenhouse growers and field producers

• Ideal conditions for dehydrating due to least expensive natural gas in North America, dry climate and amongst the highest average hours of sunshine

• Considered to be the retirement capital of the prairies, with strong volunteerism

• Crossroads of Hwy # 3 and Trans Canada Hwy and on main national railway line

Bow Island, a major bean growing area

Taber, famous for its sweet corn and market gardens