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Edmonton retail food prices, an overview

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Retail prices of more than 50 food items are collected each week at representative stores of the major food chains in Edmonton. The prices are weighted to account for the estimated market share... More ≫

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Retail prices of more than 50 food items are collected each week at representative stores of the major food chains in Edmonton. The prices are weighted to account for the estimated market share held by each chain as well as the relative importance of each item in the total food-at-home budget. The purpose of the survey is to continue to build upon the historical series of benchmark retail food prices which we have been collecting for Edmonton since the early 1970's. The data series provides accurate, timely and reliable data on retail food prices for use in business analysis and planning. It is also used by the health care services sector in programs involving food security issues, nutrition and education, and policy, planning and advocacy work.

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Alberta retail food prices : selected communities

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The purpose of the survey is to continue to build upon a historical series of benchmark retail food prices, which have been collected in Edmonton since the early 1970s and in several communities... More ≫

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The purpose of the survey is to continue to build upon a historical series of benchmark retail food prices, which have been collected in Edmonton since the early 1970s and in several communities across Alberta since 1996. The data series provide accurate, timely and reliable information on retail food prices for a specific basket of items, for use in business analysis and planning. The information is also used by clients in health promotion programs, and nutrition education and counseling services, etc.

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Agricultural carbon offsets : opportunities for farmers in Alberta's carbon market

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This brochure explains how farmers can earn extra income and realize long-term benefits to their farm operations by voluntarily adopting an agricultural practice improvement to create carbon... More ≫

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This brochure explains how farmers can earn extra income and realize long-term benefits to their farm operations by voluntarily adopting an agricultural practice improvement to create carbon credits for trade in Alberta's carbon market.

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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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Commercial greenhouse vegetable production

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with producing and marketing greenhouse vegetables in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of all the key factors that would influence the success of their individual operation.

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Fall rye production

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of growing fall rye, which is a productive cereal grain crop under conditions of low temperature, low fertility and drought.

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How to select and hire an agronomist or crop advisor

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This fact sheet is a summary of suggestions for going through the process of hiring an agronomist or crop advisor.

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Winter wheat in the Parkland area of Alberta

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Winter wheat production has historically been concentrated in southern Alberta. In fact, winter wheat was the primary wheat crop in southern Alberta until the development of Marquis red spring wheat.

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Leak detection groundwater sampling

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are... More ≫

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are correctly and consistently collected, to provide accurate data and support sound technical decisions

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Temporary suspension of manure storage facilities

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities (EMS) because of the... More ≫

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities (EMS) because of the increased risk posed by liquid manure. This guideline was developed by the Technical Advisory Group, a partnership between Agriculture and Rural Development, the Natural Resources Conservation Board and the agricultural industry.

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