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Starting an Alberta approved farmers' market

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This fact sheet provides information for organizations interested in starting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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Considerations when developing Alberta approved farmers’ market rules

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This resource is intended to be used as a reference when market organizers are developing rules for their farmers’ market. It provides broad topic areas for consideration.

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Agri-food statistics update : farm income and farm cash receipts

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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to... More ≫

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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta’s performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Video ante-mortem inspection : guidance for producers and abattoir operators

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and... More ≫

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and guidelines to help VAMI participants meet the program requirements.

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Food news [2024]

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events;... More ≫

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Agriculture statistics factsheet

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Provides a condensed collection of statistics on Alberta's agriculture, food and beverage industries. Topics include GDP, Census of Agriculture, employment, livestock inventories/prices, food and... More ≫

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Provides a condensed collection of statistics on Alberta's agriculture, food and beverage industries. Topics include GDP, Census of Agriculture, employment, livestock inventories/prices, food and beverage manufacturing activity, honey production, greenhouse industry statistics, land and precipitation, population and farms, field crops, farm cash receipts, net farm income and farm operating expenses, capital investment and agri-food exports.

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Alberta approved farmers' markets : market statistics

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The information contained in this document is compiled from approved farmers’ markets across Alberta. The information contained can help to provide a snapshot of the industry and help individual... More ≫

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The information contained in this document is compiled from approved farmers’ markets across Alberta. The information contained can help to provide a snapshot of the industry and help individual market organizers make decisions about their markets.

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Food news [2023]

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events;... More ≫

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Alberta approved farmers’ markets : program guidelines

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The Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program creates an operational framework that provides direction and guidance to approved farmers’ markets in Alberta. The Program requirements ensure that... More ≫

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The Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program creates an operational framework that provides direction and guidance to approved farmers’ markets in Alberta. The Program requirements ensure that Alberta approved farmers’ markets are meeting minimum operational requirements.

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The economics of beekeeping in Alberta

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Provides detailed information on the economics of beekeeping in Alberta, specifically for honey production and pollination during the 2011 production year. Information presented in this report can... More ≫

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Provides detailed information on the economics of beekeeping in Alberta, specifically for honey production and pollination during the 2011 production year. Information presented in this report can be used for several purposes including preparation of feasibility studies, program evaluation and policy development for the honey/pollination industry. It can also assist individual study participants to compare their costs and returns with the group averages, to better develop and manage their operations.

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