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April 28, 2023
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The scope of this protocol is limited to on-farm reductions of emissions from nitrogen sources and fuel use associated with the management of synthetic fertilizer, manure fertilizer and crop...
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March 1, 2019
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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...
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November 1, 2016
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Provides updates to Alberta's agricultural carbon offsets. The carbon offset market is part of Alberta's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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November 1, 2016
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Information on carbon payments available for conservation farming. The carbon harvest for direct seeding is explained and the need for correct record keeping is described.
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November 1, 2016
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Alberta's micro-generation regulation is meant to encourage small solar or wind power generation that feeds back into the electrical grid. This fact sheet provides information on micro-generation...
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September 1, 2016
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The Alberta offset system presents new ways for producers to consistently improve their operations and earn some extra dollars along the way. This is an overview of the fundamentals.
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February 25, 2016
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Agricultural activities, including the production of livestock, result in greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Beef cattle, in particular, release methane (CH4) as a result of the...
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March 1, 2015
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The Carbon Offset Emission Factors Handbook contains a listing of common emission factors used in the Alberta carbon offset system as well as common quantification methodologies. Common emission...
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January 1, 2015
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Looks at how carbon levels were reduced as a result of agricultural offsets between 2007 and 2012, and highlights developments in the Alberta Offset System during this period.
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July 1, 2014
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The Alberta Offset System includes a number of protocols agricultural producers can follow in order to earn carbon offsets from documented improvements to practice changes. This information sheet...