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Distribution logistics

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This collection of four fact sheets presents innovative thinking and practical tips to help agricultural food producers and processors transport their goods to market.

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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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Developing a promotional plan [2021]

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Developed to support businesses in the agri-food industry, this information sheet discusses how to create a product image for your goods and how to incorporate this image into a promotion package.

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Market research [2021]

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This fact sheet explains the importance that market research can play in helping a business make informed business decisions.

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Methods to price your products [2021]

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Describes cost-based pricing, competition-based pricing, and customer-based pricing as the three main ways that sellers set prices for their products.

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Vertical farming case study

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This report looks at the economic assessment of current vertical farming systems being marketed in Alberta and Canada. It provides an overview of the market for leafy green vegetables, a detailed... More ≫

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This report looks at the economic assessment of current vertical farming systems being marketed in Alberta and Canada. It provides an overview of the market for leafy green vegetables, a detailed description of the five chosen representative vertical farming models, an operational analysis of the inputs used in the model, and finishes with a financial analysis and conclusion.

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Marketing essentials

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To succeed, any business must make its products or services known to potential buyers. Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and... More ≫

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To succeed, any business must make its products or services known to potential buyers. Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and prepare to create marketing materials.

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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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Grazing Rental Zone

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The Grazing Rental Zones is comprised of two polygons which determine which zone a grazing disposition (GRL, FGL, GRP) is in. These zones are used to apply the rental rate that grazing leases... More ≫

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The Grazing Rental Zones is comprised of two polygons which determine which zone a grazing disposition (GRL, FGL, GRP) is in. These zones are used to apply the rental rate that grazing leases (GRL), grazing licenses (FGL) and grazing permits (GRP) pay to the government of Alberta for use of public lands. The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Act came into force January 1, 2020. Under the new rental rate framework (Ministerial Order 01/2020), there are now two grazing rental rate zones based on the transition of the boreal region of the province. The North Saskatchewan River is the dividing line between the south (Zone 1) and north (Zone 2).

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Head Tax Permit Zone

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The Head Tax Permit Zone is comprised of three polygons for determining which zone a head tax permit falls in. These zones are used to apply the rental rate that forest grazing reserve permits,... More ≫

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The Head Tax Permit Zone is comprised of three polygons for determining which zone a head tax permit falls in. These zones are used to apply the rental rate that forest grazing reserve permits, head tax permits (HTP), and provincial grazing reserves (GRR) are charged (Ministerial Order 01/2020).

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