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Farmers’ market manager training : Level 1

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This training manual: contains information about the Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program; discusses the minimum requirements of approved farmers' markets; describes the roles of the various... More ≫

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This training manual: contains information about the Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program; discusses the minimum requirements of approved farmers' markets; describes the roles of the various stakeholders, including the market manager; and outlines the legislation and regulations which impact vendors selling at farmers' markets and the expectation for the market manager in enforcing compliance with legislation. Appendices identified in the manual are published separately - see https://www.alberta.ca/resources-for-farmers-market-managers.aspx for a complete set of links.

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Meat Inspection Regulation : on-farm slaughter operation technical guide

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A technical guide of regulatory requirements for parties interested in conducting an on-farm slaughter operation.

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Guidelines for water well test evaluations for seismic programs

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The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide guidelines for water well test evaluations for seismic programs.

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Alberta Scaling Permitting Program

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The purpose of the Alberta Scaling Permitting Program is primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. Timber scaling is... More ≫

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The purpose of the Alberta Scaling Permitting Program is primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. Timber scaling is conducted for the purpose of providing harvest information to the department of Agriculture and Forestry, and must be done by a person holding a valid scaler's permit. In addition, a valid scaler's permit is also required for any person conducting check scaling on behalf of Agriculture and Forestry. This document defines the requirements for course instructors, course content and duration, obtaining and retaining a scalers permit, and examination procedures.

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Orientation manual for Agricultural Service Board (ASB) members

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This manual provides an introductory orientation for Agricultural Service Board members.

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Poultry mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system can prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Swine mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system will work to prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Agriculture business alternatives [2021]

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The Agriculture Business Alternatives fact sheets are designed to assist those looking to start a new agriculture or food business.

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Alberta Fusarium management plan [2021]

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Fusarium species represent an important pathogen of cereal crops in Alberta. This resource includes information and management strategies to limit the escalation, spread and economic impact of... More ≫

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Fusarium species represent an important pathogen of cereal crops in Alberta. This resource includes information and management strategies to limit the escalation, spread and economic impact of Fusarium pathogens in Alberta.

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Honey bee pests and diseases : best management practices

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Best management practices for honey bees in Alberta.

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