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The economics of production and marketing of greenhouse crops in Alberta

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves... More ≫

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves as a guide to government when developing and evaluating programs and policies for industry. New producers can also use the information to increase their understanding of greenhouse production costs and returns in Alberta.

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The economics of sugar beet production in Alberta

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The Economics Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) have been monitoring sugar beet production costs and returns since the early 1970's. This program is a valuable source of... More ≫

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The Economics Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) have been monitoring sugar beet production costs and returns since the early 1970's. This program is a valuable source of information on benchmarks (averages) for sugar beets grown in Alberta. Results from these studies have been used for several purposes including policy and program development for the sugar beet industry. It has also been helpful to growers in managing their business as well as to the sugar beet board in price negotiations. The objectives of this publication are: To develop production costs and returns for sugar beet production in Alberta. To assist sugar beet growers with farm budgeting and planning. To analyze economies of scale; machine use and input/output relationships for sugar beet.

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Food news [2014]

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding... More ≫

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Food news [2013]

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding... More ≫

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Food news [2012]

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding... More ≫

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Food news [2011]

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding... More ≫

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Food News published monthly to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Alberta's agricultural processing industry directory

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This directory provides a comprehensive database of agricultural processing companies and industry organizations in Alberta. It is maintained as a reference for use by the business community,... More ≫

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This directory provides a comprehensive database of agricultural processing companies and industry organizations in Alberta. It is maintained as a reference for use by the business community, government agencies and other interested parties. It serves to update users with current company information including contact personnel, products and brand names.

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Edmonton nutritious food basket prices [2013]

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of... More ≫

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of 67 food items falling into 10 food groups which contribute similar nutrients to the diet. The food basket lists 22 age-gender groups and a reference family of four, and reports the weekly cost of reach food category as well as the total weekly cost.

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Edmonton nutritious food basket prices [2014]

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of... More ≫

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of 67 food items falling into 10 food groups which contribute similar nutrients to the diet. The food basket lists 22 age-gender groups and a reference family of four, and reports the weekly cost of reach food category as well as the total weekly cost.

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Alberta farm input prices : average monthly prices for 2013

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics and Data Development Section, carries out a monthly survey of prices for selected Alberta farm inputs. The monthly average prices reported... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics and Data Development Section, carries out a monthly survey of prices for selected Alberta farm inputs. The monthly average prices reported here are intended to serve as a guide; actual prices at specific locations may differ from provincial averages.

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