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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2022–2023 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2022-2023 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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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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Occupational health and safety on family farms in Alberta

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Presents results of a study which interviewed farm operators, their family members, farm employees, safety and industry organizations, worker advocates, and government regulators to explore... More ≫

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Presents results of a study which interviewed farm operators, their family members, farm employees, safety and industry organizations, worker advocates, and government regulators to explore diverse perspectives about how to prevent injury on family farms, in order to inform farm OHS policies.

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Study of local food demand in Alberta : consumer study report

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Reports on a project to assess the demand for local food available in Alberta through farmers’ markets, farm retail and restaurants offering locally-sourced ingredients. Also includes a short... More ≫

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Reports on a project to assess the demand for local food available in Alberta through farmers’ markets, farm retail and restaurants offering locally-sourced ingredients. Also includes a short section for community supported agriculture (CSA) box programs. The study also examined the preferred methods of communications with farmers or suppliers of local food, and the degree of consumer acceptance of local food as "food grown or made in Alberta."

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Human resources essentials - Explore local

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Workshop material used at a one-day workshop on human resource management through the lens of the specific challenges faced by Alberta's agri-food entrepreneurs.

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Alberta soil names (Generation 4) : user's handbook

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Serves as a user-friendly document that presents the authoritative suite of acceptable soil series names in Alberta with some of their defining attributes. The handbook summarizes information in... More ≫

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Serves as a user-friendly document that presents the authoritative suite of acceptable soil series names in Alberta with some of their defining attributes. The handbook summarizes information in the Alberta Soil Names File (Generation 4) included in the Agricultural Region of Alberta Soil Information Database (AGRASID) 4.0 using the geographic framework of the 2016 version of the Soil Correlation Area (SCA) Map of Alberta. Forty-nine new soil series names have been added to the Generation 4 Names File and a number of boundary modifications have been included in the 2016 SCA Map.

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Sustainability : a journey begins

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This fact sheet outlines approaches taken by the Egg Farmers of Alberta to help consumers increase their understanding of egg production, how hens are cared for and how production affects the environment. More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines approaches taken by the Egg Farmers of Alberta to help consumers increase their understanding of egg production, how hens are cared for and how production affects the environment.

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Sustainability : continuous improvement

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Describes how the Egg Farmers of Alberta, in cooperation with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, is developing a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis model to assist producers in reducing their feed... More ≫

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Describes how the Egg Farmers of Alberta, in cooperation with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, is developing a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis model to assist producers in reducing their feed costs and carbon footprint.

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Sustainability : next steps

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This fact sheet summarizes the findings of a sustainability report published by the Egg Farmers of Alberta in February 2015, which explored how consumer attitudes to egg production have changed in... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes the findings of a sustainability report published by the Egg Farmers of Alberta in February 2015, which explored how consumer attitudes to egg production have changed in recent years.

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Sustainability indicators, tools and reporting systems for agri-food products

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Commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, this report presents the findings of an analysis of food system sustainability measurement, certification and reporting initiatives of... More ≫

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Commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, this report presents the findings of an analysis of food system sustainability measurement, certification and reporting initiatives of relevance for the Alberta agriculture and food sector, along with market access considerations.

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