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Starting an Alberta approved farmers' market

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This fact sheet provides information for organizations interested in starting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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Considerations when developing Alberta approved farmers’ market rules

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This resource is intended to be used as a reference when market organizers are developing rules for their farmers’ market. It provides broad topic areas for consideration.

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Farm direct marketing eggs : what you need to know [2022]

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This fact sheet provides information about uninspected, ungraded eggs that must only be sold by the producer and cannot be sold by an intermediary. The eggs can only be sold to the end consumer... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information about uninspected, ungraded eggs that must only be sold by the producer and cannot be sold by an intermediary. The eggs can only be sold to the end consumer and not to anyone who will use them as ingredients in products they will in turn sell to the end consumer.

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Selling Alberta to the world : an investment and growth strategy

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Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy is an initiative led by the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation to drive investment, diversification and job creation. The strategy builds on... More ≫

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Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy is an initiative led by the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation to drive investment, diversification and job creation. The strategy builds on Alberta’s Recovery Plan to help Alberta’s economy recover and grow. It also addresses longer-term actions needed to create a strong, cohesive investment attraction ecosystem so Alberta can adapt to new opportunities that arise as the global economy changes.

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Economic Development and Trade annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Economic Development and Trade contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Economic Development and Trade contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results as set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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South Saskatchewan regional plan 2014-2024 : amended May 2018

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan establishes a long-term vision for the South Saskatchewan Region and aligns provincial policies at the regional level to balance Alberta's economic,... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan establishes a long-term vision for the South Saskatchewan Region and aligns provincial policies at the regional level to balance Alberta's economic, environmental and social goals. The regional plan also includes strategies for responsible energy development, sustainable farming and ranching, recreation, forest management, and nature-based tourism. It has been established under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, and the Land Use Framework. This version of the SSRP was amended in May 2018, and came into effect on May 31, 2018.

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Alberta’s labour productivity declined in 2016

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The 2015/2016 recession and the Fort Mc Murray forest fires caused Alberta’s labour productivity to decline again in 2016 as companies saw output tumble that year. As a result, the 5-year... More ≫

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The 2015/2016 recession and the Fort Mc Murray forest fires caused Alberta’s labour productivity to decline again in 2016 as companies saw output tumble that year. As a result, the 5-year productivity growth rate fell to an increase of only 0.5% per year between 2011 and 2016.

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South Saskatchewan regional plan 2014-2024 : amended February 2017

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Alberta’s Land-use Framework (LUF), released in December 2008, sets out a new approach to managing the province’s land and natural resources to achieve Alberta’s long-term economic, environmental... More ≫

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Alberta’s Land-use Framework (LUF), released in December 2008, sets out a new approach to managing the province’s land and natural resources to achieve Alberta’s long-term economic, environmental and social goals. The LUF establishes seven new land-use regions and calls for the development of a regional plan for each. The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan sets the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region over the next 50 years. This resource presents an amendment of the original plan published in 2014.

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Alberta’s labour productivity declined in 2015

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The current recession caused Alberta’s labour productivity to decline sharply in 2015 as companies saw output fall that year while major payroll cuts were often postponed until 2016. As a result,... More ≫

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The current recession caused Alberta’s labour productivity to decline sharply in 2015 as companies saw output fall that year while major payroll cuts were often postponed until 2016. As a result, the 5-year productivity growth rate fell from an average annual increase of 2.3% between 2009 and 2014 to only 0.6% per year between 2010 and 2015.

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Capital investment in Alberta to decline again in 2016

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Capital investment was the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth between the mid-nineties and 2014. However, low oil and gas prices resulted in declining capital investment in Alberta... More ≫

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Capital investment was the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth between the mid-nineties and 2014. However, low oil and gas prices resulted in declining capital investment in Alberta in 2015 and capital investment is expected to remain a drag on economic growth in 2016 as energy investment continues to decline.

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