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Employment standards : farms and ranches [2019]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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Alberta pulses : nature's advantage

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Promotional brochure featuring information on the advantages of Alberta's pulse production in the international marketplace. Pulses grown in Alberta include field peas, lentils, dry beans, faba... More ≫

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Promotional brochure featuring information on the advantages of Alberta's pulse production in the international marketplace. Pulses grown in Alberta include field peas, lentils, dry beans, faba beans and chickpeas.

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Alberta pulses : nature's advantage [Japanese]

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Promotional brochure featuring information on the advantages of Alberta's pulse production in the international marketplace. Pulses grown in Alberta include field peas, lentils, dry beans, faba... More ≫

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Promotional brochure featuring information on the advantages of Alberta's pulse production in the international marketplace. Pulses grown in Alberta include field peas, lentils, dry beans, faba beans and chickpeas.

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Alberta pulses : nature's advantage [Korean]

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Promotional brochure featuring information on the advantages of Alberta's pulse production in the international marketplace. Pulses grown in Alberta include field peas, lentils, dry beans, faba... More ≫

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Promotional brochure featuring information on the advantages of Alberta's pulse production in the international marketplace. Pulses grown in Alberta include field peas, lentils, dry beans, faba beans and chickpeas.

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Weekly livestock market review [2018]

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Presents weekly livestock market information for cattle, hogs and sheep.

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Weekly crop market review [2018]

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Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry collects weekly prices from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well as ICE... More ≫

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Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry collects weekly prices from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well as ICE future Canada, US futures for wheat, corn, oats, soybean, soyoil and soymeal. This weekly publication also collects and reports Canadian exports of various commodities and some the US exports.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for June, 2018

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains what both groups need to do to be in compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations. It also provides examples of some of the more common hazards on a farm or ranch setting, and what can be done to help keep everyone healthy and safe on the job.

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Pests of greenhouse sweet peppers and their biological control

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Descriptions of the common pests of greenhouse peppers are followed with a list of the biocontrol agents recommended for control. Pesticides are not discussed.

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Moisture situation update [2018]

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The Agricultural Moisture Situation Update is developed by the drought modelling team and published frequently as appropriate during the growing season and less frequently during winter months.

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Fuel Tax Act : Alberta Farm Fuel Distribution Allowance (AFFDA) discontinued - Budget 2013 change

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) announces that the Alberta Farm Fuel Distribution Allowance (AFFDA) program was discontinued on March 7, 2013 as part of Budget... More ≫

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) announces that the Alberta Farm Fuel Distribution Allowance (AFFDA) program was discontinued on March 7, 2013 as part of Budget 2013. The changes made apply only to the AFFDA portion of the Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) program. The Government of Alberta continues to provide the tax exemption of $0.09/litre to eligible agricultural producers.

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