Saskatoon Farm

What Saskatoon Farm does

Saskatoon Farm is a privately-held, family-owned agritourism destination operating since 1987 in Foothills County, Alberta, approximately 20 minutes south of Calgary at the confluence of the Highwood and Sheep Rivers. Founded by Paul and Karen Hamer from an empty barley field and now operated by the Hamer family (Karen alongside Seann, Austin, and Johanna), the business runs an integrated multi-revenue destination — U-Pick Saskatoon berries, a full-service restaurant serving Mexican cuisine, a bakery anchored by a 12-year-old sourdough starter, a seasonal garden centre, a retail boutique (the Buffalo Room), an on-farm Farmers Market, weddings and private events, a ticketed Seasonal Markets series (Spring, Mother's Day, Summer Solstice, Harvest, Christmas) drawing 60–200+ vendors, and a Harvest Share CSA subscription with farm, East Village, and Sunnyside pickup locations.

The farm's 'core technology' is regenerative agriculture — over 50 vegetable varieties grown without heavy synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, with proprietary Northline Saskatoon berry plants propagated from the farm's own stock. The CSA program delivers produce harvested the same morning and delivered within 1–2 days, and the farm claims roughly 6% food waste versus ~45% in the supermarket supply chain. The only digital infrastructure is a Squarespace website, Showpass event ticketing, Square for workshops, and a basic e-commerce shop for CSA memberships and seedling sales.

Commercial mechanics are direct-to-consumer across all eight revenue streams, with no enterprise contracts and pricing entirely in Canadian dollars. CSA membership is $462 CAD for a 14-week season with optional $88 egg and $110 fruit add-ons; U-Pick berries are $21 per 5-lb bucket; market tickets range $5–$16; the wedding venue requires a 120-guest minimum. The company is independently owned and operated, with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or formal corporate filings.

Name

Saskatoon Farm

Legal name

The Saskatoon Farm

Website

https://saskatoonfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saskatoon Farm is a family-owned, 37-year-old agritourism destination in Foothills County, Alberta, offering U-Pick berries, restaurant, bakery, garden centre, retail, seasonal markets, and a CSA subscription serving Calgary-area consumers and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Farm Retail

NAICS

Berry (except Strawberry) Farming (111334), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries) (AFAGACAD), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Agritourism destination
• U-pick berry farm
• Farm retail market
• CSA produce subscription
• Wedding event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce and Berries Sales: Direct sales of fresh produce including Saskatoon berries, sour cherries, apples, and over 50 varieties of vegetables. Sales through on-farm store and U-pick operations. Frozen berries available year-round.
2. Restaurant and Bakery: Full-service restaurant open daily serving Mexican cuisine. Bakery counter offering Saskatoon pie, scones, butter tarts, sourdough bread, cookies, and frozen goods. Weekend specialties include sourdough pizza, cinnamon rolls, and conchas.
3. Harvest Share Membership: Weekly produce subscription program running 14 weeks (late June to early October). $462 for the full membership. Optional egg share ($88) and fruit share ($110) add-ons available.
4. Garden Centre: Seasonal sales of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees, tomato plants, herbs, and Saskatoon berry seedlings. Open April 15 to October 31.
5. Wedding and Event Venue: Wedding ceremonies and receptions hosted at the farm. Minimum 120 guests required. Three outdoor ceremony locations and lush greenhouse spaces for receptions.
6. Seasonal Markets and Special Events: Annual markets (Spring, Mother's Day, Summer Solstice, Harvest, Christmas) plus workshops, yoga classes, and themed events. Markets feature 60-200+ local vendors.
7. Retail (Buffalo Room): Home decor, fashion clothing, kitchenware, unique gifts, kids products, and trendy novelties. Features locally sourced treasures from small businesses and Foothills makers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saskatoon Farm is a family-run agritourism destination in Foothills County, Alberta, that grows and sells Saskatoon berries, fruits, and 50+ vegetable varieties, and operates an integrated farm retail, restaurant, bakery, garden centre, farmers market, and Buffalo Room boutique. It also runs a Harvest Share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program, seasonal themed markets (Spring, Mother's Day, Summer Solstice, Harvest, Christmas), and a wedding and event venue. The farm is open 7 days a week during peak seasons and serves as a one-stop countryside destination for Calgary-area visitors.

Product overview

Saskatoon Farm is a family-owned agritourism destination in Foothills County, Alberta, operating since 1987. The farm offers a diverse portfolio of products and services centered around saskatoon berry cultivation and farm-fresh produce. Core offerings include U-Pick berry experiences (saskatoon berries, sour cherries, apples), an on-site restaurant serving Mexican cuisine, a bakery featuring saskatoon-based pastries and sourdough bread, a garden centre with plants and seedlings, and The Buffalo Room retail boutique. The farm operates a seasonal Farmers Market, multiple themed Seasonal Markets (Spring, Summer Solstice, Harvest, Christmas), and offers a Harvest Share Membership CSA subscription program. Additional services include wedding venue hosting, special events, and sale of saskatoon seedlings for home growers. The diverse product portfolio creates an integrated agritourism experience combining agricultural production with retail, dining, and experiential tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harvest Share Membership: Weekly produce subscription program offering seasonal vegetables with pickup locations in Calgary. Includes optional fruit and egg shares.

Products and services

• U-Pick Berry and Fruit Experience Seasonal hand-pick experience for Saskatoon berries, sour cherries, and apples at the farm's orchards, available July-August with no reservation required. Visitors pay a per-person entry fee and per-bucket berry pricing.
• On-Site Restaurant Full-service restaurant open 7 days a week serving Mexican cuisine made with farm-fresh ingredients. Operates seasonally with weekend brunch and extended summer hours; no reservations, with a waitlist texting system.
• On-Site Bakery Daily bakery offering Saskatoon pie, scones, butter tarts, sourdough bread, cookies, and frozen goods. Uses a 12-year-old sourdough starter, organic flour from a local supplier, and no commercial yeast, additives, or vinegar. Weekend specialties include sourdough pizza, cinnamon rolls, and conchas.
• Garden Centre Seasonal retail plant nursery open April 15 to October 31, 9am-5pm daily, featuring annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, shrubs, trees, tomato plants, herbs, and Saskatoon berry seedlings. Recognized as the best garden centre in Okotoks and the Foothills area.
• Farmers Market On-farm seasonal market open early July through September, 9am-5pm daily, selling over 50 vegetable varieties grown on-site plus BC fruit from the Okanagan Valley. Produce is hand seeded, weeded, and picked fresh without refrigeration.
• The Buffalo Room Retail Boutique Retail boutique offering home decor, fashion-forward clothing, chic kitchenware, unique gifts, kids products, and trendy novelties. Features locally sourced and Foothills-made items from small businesses and local makers.
• Harvest Share Membership (CSA) Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program offering weekly boxes of 7-9 seasonal vegetables, herbs, and leafy greens for 14 weeks (late June to early October). Priced at $462 CAD with optional egg share ($88) and fruit share ($110) add-ons. Pickup at East Village Calgary, Sunnyside Market Calgary, or on-farm. Produce is harvested in the morning and delivered same day.
• Seasonal Markets Annual themed markets including Spring Market (80+ vendors), Mother's Day Market (60 vendors), Summer Solstice Night Market, Harvest Market, and 9th Annual Christmas Market (200+ vendors). Markets feature local vendors, food, entertainment, live music, and family activities.
• Weddings and Events Venue Wedding and special event venue hosting with three outdoor ceremony locations and lush greenhouse reception spaces. Minimum 120 guests required; 2026 bookings now accepted.
• Northline Saskatoon Berry Seedlings Two-year-old potted Northline Saskatoon berry bush seedlings available for local pickup, with mature plants reaching 10-12 feet tall. The farm's proprietary Northline variety is favored for size and flavor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produce harvested same day and delivered within 1-2 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mans EggscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal free-range egg supplier providing eggs for the Harvest Share egg add-on program. Mans Eggs provides 12 eggs weekly to members at $8/week. Hens are given freedom to roam outdoors on warm days and are fed a GMO-free diet of wheat, peas, alfalfa meal, and layer minerals. No corn or canola in feed.
• East Village (Calgary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Harvest Share pickup location at 712 5th Street Square in East Village, Calgary. Pickup available Mondays 3-7pm for CSA members.
• Sunnyside Natural MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sunnyside Natural Market in Kensington, Calgary providing Thursday pickup location for Harvest Share members. Market hours 9am-7pm on pickup days.
• Elena Matkovska PhotographyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding photographer featured on the Saskatoon Farm weddings page as recommended vendor for capturing wedding events at the farm.
• AshMaclean PhotographyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding photographer recommended on the Saskatoon Farm weddings page for couples seeking professional photography services.
• Wine & Yoga ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoga instructor Shawna Z hosts weekly yoga classes at the farm including Gentle Flow & Restore, Yoga Basics for Beginners, and Myofascial Release series. Classes run seasonally with in-person and online options.
• Carousel MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtisan vendor hosting felted art workshops at the farm on multiple dates throughout spring 2026. Evening workshops from 6pm-9pm at the Red House.
• SomatikaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWellness company hosting Greenhouse Sound Bath events at the farm. Events feature crystal singing bowls, gongs, ocean drums, and guided meditation experiences in the greenhouse setting.
• Seek Wellness TeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWellness organization hosting Cozy Night Yin & Sound Bath events at the farm greenhouse. Events include herbal tea, hot chocolate, yin yoga, and sound journey.
• Toy Box Productions & Events by EncoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent production company hosting 'From Dusk til Dawn: A Carnival Affair' fashion show and immersive event at the farm. Features theatrical fashion showcases and carnival entertainment.
• Friends of Foothills Schools FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit foundation hosting Heart of Education Gala 2026 at the farm. Community concert featuring Gord Bamford to support local schools.
• Dawn JorawskyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional artist hosting Paint, Sip & Create paint nights at the farm. Events include all supplies, wooden plank canvas, and step-by-step instruction.
• Okanagan Valley FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC farms providing fresh fruit including cherries, apricots, peaches, raspberries, and blueberries for the Farmers Market and Harvest Share fruit add-on program.
• FBCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFarm consulting and income tax preparation service for farmers and small business owners. Provides farm with accounting services and tax planning.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pingle's Farm Market: Hampton, Ontario farm market, U-pick operation, bakery, and seasonal events venue. Directly comparable integrated farm destination with similar diversified revenue streams and family operations.
• Maan Farms: Abbotsford, BC family farm destination with U-pick berries, farm market, bakery, seasonal events, and wedding venue. Directly comparable multi-revenue destination farm model in Western Canada.
• Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery: Family-run berry farm destination in Langley, BC offering U-pick berries, bakery, restaurant, and event hosting. Closest analog to Saskatoon Farm in combining berry production with full agritourism destination experience in Western Canada.
• Wilmot Orchards: Newcastle, Ontario U-pick orchard destination with farm market and on-site bakery. Comparable smaller-scale fruit-focused farm destination with direct-to-consumer retail and U-pick experience.
• Chudleigh's Entertainment Farm: Halton Hills, Ontario farm destination with U-pick apples, farm market, bakery, and themed children's entertainment. Comparable agritourism model targeting families with combined production, retail, and events.
• Dixie Orchards: Dundas, Ontario farm market and U-pick destination with bakery, country store, and seasonal events. Comparable integrated farm destination combining production, retail, and family agritourism.
• Taves Family Farms: Abbotsford, BC family farm with U-pick berries and apples, farm market, and seasonal agritourism events. Comparable Western Canadian family-operated U-pick destination with diversified farm revenue.
• Plan B Organic Farms: Hamilton, Ontario organic farm operating one of Canada's largest CSA programs with 14-week seasonal produce shares. Directly comparable CSA subscription model and organic farming approach.
• Fresh City Farms: Toronto-based urban organic farm operating a CSA membership program with weekly produce box delivery. Comparable CSA subscription model targeting urban consumers seeking local, sustainably grown produce.

Broad incumbents

• Misfits Market: U.S.-based direct-to-consumer produce delivery company offering subscription boxes of surplus and 'ugly' produce. Indirect competitor to Saskatoon Farm's CSA in the subscription produce space, with broader scale and home delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-saskatoon-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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