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Custom rates survey summary

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Since 1975 Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development has annually surveyed custom rates and rental rates to provide information to farmers and custom operators. This publication presents a... More ≫

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Since 1975 Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development has annually surveyed custom rates and rental rates to provide information to farmers and custom operators. This publication presents a summary of custom work and rental rates. These rates are only intended as a guide. The specific objective of this survey summary is to organize and report custom rates for certain custom operations on the farm. No effort is made to evaluate the fairness of reported rates. The goal is to report what is being charged, not what should be charged. Farmers may find custom rates useful as a guide for machinery management, budgeting and financial planning for credit needs. Also, custom rates can be used as a guide in negotiating settlements for work performed for neighbors or others. Lenders, educators, government institutions and others doing budgeting or planning analysis may also find custom rates helpful in their work. Custom operators can use these guides to compare their own rate with the market...

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Manure characteristics and land base code. First edition

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The Manure Characteristics and Land Base Code is referenced in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). The information provided in this document is to be used to fulfill requirements... More ≫

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The Manure Characteristics and Land Base Code is referenced in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). The information provided in this document is to be used to fulfill requirements outlined in the regulations.

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Hog operations and greenhouse gases

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural... More ≫

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural operation's greenhouse gas production can help to reduce its environmental footprint, improve production efficiencies, and offer a return on investment.

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Procedures manual for the classification of land for irrigation in Alberta, 2004

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The purpose of the procedures manual is to provide a comprehensive handbook on land classification for irrigation, and to enhance uniformity among land classifiers.. This fourth edition of the... More ≫

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The purpose of the procedures manual is to provide a comprehensive handbook on land classification for irrigation, and to enhance uniformity among land classifiers.. This fourth edition of the procedures manual was printed following an amendment to the Irrigation Districts Act, Irrigation General Regulation, on February 24, 2003, allowing Irrigation Council to specify which standards are acceptable for land assessment purposes. The land irrigability classes in the current Standards for the Classification of Land for Irrigation in the Province of Alberta are the basis for selection of land for irrigation development.

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Guidelines to beneficial management practices : environmental manual for poultry producers in Alberta

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These farm practices guidelines were developed for Alberta poultry producers through the co-operation of industry, government and interested stakeholders to create greater awareness and... More ≫

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These farm practices guidelines were developed for Alberta poultry producers through the co-operation of industry, government and interested stakeholders to create greater awareness and understanding of beneficial management practices for the environment for poultry producers in Alberta. The guidelines are intended to provide a range of management options for poultry operations of various sizes. The objective is to use beneficial practices and nutrient management planning to reduce the impact of livestock production on soil, air and water.

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Native plant revegetation guidelines for Alberta

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These guidelines provide a clear, consistent and integrated information package about using native plant materials throughout Alberta where the revegetation goal is to re-establish a native plant... More ≫

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These guidelines provide a clear, consistent and integrated information package about using native plant materials throughout Alberta where the revegetation goal is to re-establish a native plant community. The guidelines are not prescriptive; site specific circumstances, including landowner preferences and land use objectives, have to be considered when planning revegetation projects. It is recognized that programs involving revegetation using native species will continue to evolve with better science, technology and sources of native plant materials, and that revegetation approaches can be modified to fit different needs.

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Soil inventory project procedures manual

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This manual was initially intended as a procedures manual for the compilation teams conducting the Canada-Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Soil Inventory Project (1993 to 1998), and... More ≫

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This manual was initially intended as a procedures manual for the compilation teams conducting the Canada-Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Soil Inventory Project (1993 to 1998), and was updated and revised in 1998 to accompany the digital soils information compiled during the project. The manual describes the procedures used and the attribute data captured during the project. It also provides users of the database some background information on the mapping systems used during the compilation of the soils database.

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Conservation and logging on private land in Alberta

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This book gives practical information about the effects of timber harvesting on soil, water, wildlife, habitat and aesthetics. It also provides information to help you plan and conduct logging... More ≫

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This book gives practical information about the effects of timber harvesting on soil, water, wildlife, habitat and aesthetics. It also provides information to help you plan and conduct logging with the sustainable use of these resources in mind.

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