The County of Grande Prairie has recognized Kreg and Lee-Anne Alde, the owners of Broken Tine Orchard, as the 2025 Farm Family of the Year.
County officials say the fourth-generation farm has evolved over nearly a century, blending history and innovation with a commitment to sustainability, and community.
The farm was established in 1927 by Kreg’s great-grandparents, William and Alice Alde, with a focus on livestock and wheat, followed by Hugh and Ilene Alde who pushed the farm forward to establish a healthy operation for the future. Kreg’s parents Wayne and Colleen are credited with evolving the farm from a mainly hog-based operation into crop production.
In 2015, Kreg and Lee-Anne officially took over the farm as Monkman Ventures, continuing the family’s legacy, all while establishing their own with an eye for added value with berry production and Broken Tree Orchard.
At present, the 2,400-acre operation produces wheat, canola, barley, and a 30-acre haskap berry orchard with 20,000 plants. Broken Tine has expanded as well, with processing, using haskap berries to make wine, mead, and even fruit pops, which have received provincial recognition, including the Top Dairy Product in Alberta for Fricey’s Prairie Fruit Pops.
Kreg Alde says receiving recognition from the county is quite meaningful as the farm is more of a way of life, rather than just a business.
“Family farms face challenges, so having the County recognize our way of life means a great deal,” he says. “When you support your community, it supports you in return.”
The Alde family will be honoured at the County’s annual Farm Family Banquet during the Peace Country Agri-Show on March 7th.
