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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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Resource guide for co-packing : legal aspects of the co-packing relationship

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Co-packing relationships can be fraught with legal complexities and uncertainties. This document discusses core legal aspects of the co-packing relationship that often result in problems for both... More ≫

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Co-packing relationships can be fraught with legal complexities and uncertainties. This document discusses core legal aspects of the co-packing relationship that often result in problems for both partners and recommends that co-packers and their clients develop relationships based on written agreements that promote stability and clarity.

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2018 environmentally sustainable agriculture tracking survey : final report

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Every two years, Agriculture and Forestry (AF) sponsors a farm-level survey to track changes in adoption of environmentally sustainable agriculture (ESA) practices in Alberta. The survey results... More ≫

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Every two years, Agriculture and Forestry (AF) sponsors a farm-level survey to track changes in adoption of environmentally sustainable agriculture (ESA) practices in Alberta. The survey results provide valuable information about ESA progress in Alberta and helps AF efforts to improve ESA programs and activities to encourage producers to adopt environmentally sustainable agriculture practices. The Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Tracking Survey measures Alberta producers’ adoption of ESA practices.

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Surface material extraction pits in Alberta : what landowners need to know [2018]

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Developed by the Farmers' Advocate Office, this information sheet provides information to help landowners understand their rights in relation to material extraction pits on their land. The rights... More ≫

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Developed by the Farmers' Advocate Office, this information sheet provides information to help landowners understand their rights in relation to material extraction pits on their land. The rights to surface materials (sand, gravel, clay, and marl) are owned by the holder(s) of the Certificate of Title. These materials can be extracted through a surface excavation referred to as a "pit."

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A farmer's guide to agricultural credit

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This guide is designed to help farmers better understand the types of credit options available to them and outlines a practical approach to evaluating loans. It includes a section outlining the... More ≫

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This guide is designed to help farmers better understand the types of credit options available to them and outlines a practical approach to evaluating loans. It includes a section outlining the primary loan terms and conditions included in most financing agreements and a checklist that can be used to help determine if a loan's terms satisfies your objectives and matches your level of risk tolerance.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public fatality inquiry into the death of Stephen Murray Gibson

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Stephen Murray Gibson, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Stephen Murray Gibson, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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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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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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Report on local food demand in the Edmonton Region

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This is the second study of regional demand for local food conducted in Alberta. It focused on Census District 11, which includes the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas of Sherwood Park, St.... More ≫

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This is the second study of regional demand for local food conducted in Alberta. It focused on Census District 11, which includes the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas of Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Stony Plain, Fort Saskatchewan, and other towns and villages in the region. Topics covered in the study include: consumer awareness, market value, market profiles and the growth potential of local food market channels; top local food items; gaps in the supply of local food items/attributes; production attributes and other motivators that attract consumers to local food; barriers to consumer support for local food; and consumer perceptions of food and agriculture issues.

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Report on local food demand in the Calgary Region

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This is the first regional study to be conducted about demand for local food in Alberta. It focused on Census District 6, which includes the City of Calgary and the immediately adjacent region,... More ≫

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This is the first regional study to be conducted about demand for local food in Alberta. It focused on Census District 6, which includes the City of Calgary and the immediately adjacent region, including Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, High River, Olds and other towns and villages in the region. Topics covered in the study include: consumer awareness, market value, market profiles and the growth potential of local food market channels; top local food items; gaps in the supply of local food items/attributes; production attributes and other motivators that attract consumers to local food; barriers to consumer support for local food; and consumer perceptions of food and agriculture issues.

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