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Farmers’ market manager training : Level 1

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This training manual: contains information about the Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program; discusses the minimum requirements of approved farmers' markets; describes the roles of the various... More ≫

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This training manual: contains information about the Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program; discusses the minimum requirements of approved farmers' markets; describes the roles of the various stakeholders, including the market manager; and outlines the legislation and regulations which impact vendors selling at farmers' markets and the expectation for the market manager in enforcing compliance with legislation. Appendices identified in the manual are published separately - see https://www.alberta.ca/resources-for-farmers-market-managers.aspx for a complete set of links.

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Alberta crop report [2021]

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes,... More ≫

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes, including drought monitoring and forecasting of production insurance payments. The report is also used to validate some of the Alberta crop estimates generated by Statistics Canada. Data for the report is collected through regular surveys on moisture and crop conditions, progress of seeding and harvesting, insect and disease situation, yield potential and crop quality, etc., along with information from other sources. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has delivered the Alberta Crop Reporting Program to clients since 1940.

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Economics of milk production in Alberta, 2020 : the dairy cost study

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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The dairy cost study : economics of milk production in Alberta

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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Dutch elm disease prevention/control measures : responsibilities and authority under the APA

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Under the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act (APA), all municipalities, counties and municipal districts in Alberta have the authority and responsibility to prevent and control Dutch elm disease.... More ≫

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Under the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act (APA), all municipalities, counties and municipal districts in Alberta have the authority and responsibility to prevent and control Dutch elm disease. This fact sheet explains the powers and responsibilities outlined under the APA's prevention and control measures, and describes measures that should be taken to prevent and control the spread of the disease.

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Pricing your food product

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The pricing infographic provides information to assist in setting an accurate price for a food product, along with a brief overview of selling into retail and margins and links to other pricing... More ≫

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The pricing infographic provides information to assist in setting an accurate price for a food product, along with a brief overview of selling into retail and margins and links to other pricing resources and tools. Along with Labelling Your Food Product and Selling Your Food Product, this set of infographics is meant to assist agri-food businesses in getting their products into the marketplace.

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Poultry mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system can prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Selling your food product

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This infographic provides a visual of the main components required to build a sell sheet for a food product. Each component has a description of what to include. Also included are links to sell... More ≫

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This infographic provides a visual of the main components required to build a sell sheet for a food product. Each component has a description of what to include. Also included are links to sell sheet examples and tools. Along with Labelling Your Food Product and Pricing Your Food Product, this set of infographics is meant to assist agri-food businesses in getting their products into the marketplace.

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Swine mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system will work to prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Labelling your food product

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This infographic provides a visual overview of the main components required on a food product label, along with a description of each requirement. Also included are links to labelling resources... More ≫

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This infographic provides a visual overview of the main components required on a food product label, along with a description of each requirement. Also included are links to labelling resources and tools. Along with Selling Your Food Product and Pricing Your Food Product, this set of infographics is meant to assist agri-food businesses in getting their products into the marketplace.

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