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Edmonton nutritious food basket prices, an overview

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of... More ≫

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A nutritious food basket is a food-costing tool that is a measure of the cost of healthy eating based on current nutrition recommendations. The current Edmonton Nutritious Food Basket consists of 67 food items falling into 10 food groups which contribute similar nutrients to the diet. The food basket lists 22 age-gender groups and a reference family of four, and reports the weekly cost of reach food category as well as the total weekly cost.

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Agriculture, Food and Rural Development annual report [1999 - 2006]

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Annual report for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for the Government of Alberta

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Soil classification of two soil quality benchmark sites (2-615, 802)

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This report describes two sites (Site ID #2-615, 802) that were added to the original benchmark sites to form the soil and landform classification project being conducted by Alberta Agriculture, ... More ≫

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This report describes two sites (Site ID #2-615, 802) that were added to the original benchmark sites to form the soil and landform classification project being conducted by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD) as part of a province wide soil quality monitoring program of agricultural lands. This resource monitoring is a component of the Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture (AESA) program to identify and monitor the impact of agricultural production on soil and water resources.

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Development of a farm-level greenhouse gas assessment : identification of knowledge gaps and development of a science plan

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This report summarizes the state of knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) research and identifies preliminary gaps and sets out a science plan to contribute to efficient funding of GHG... More ≫

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This report summarizes the state of knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) research and identifies preliminary gaps and sets out a science plan to contribute to efficient funding of GHG projects. It also provides the initial groundwork for a farm-level GHG assessment, to allow producers to identify future changes they can make to reduce GHG emissions and provide producers a better idea of their GHG management options.

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The micronutrient and trace element status of crops grown on the Alberta soil quality benchmark sites

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Crop micronutrient concentrations of both vegetative tissues and grain, if applicable, were measured from 17 selected AESA soil quality benchmark sites in the fall of 2003. Micronutrients analyzed... More ≫

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Crop micronutrient concentrations of both vegetative tissues and grain, if applicable, were measured from 17 selected AESA soil quality benchmark sites in the fall of 2003. Micronutrients analyzed included boron, cadmium, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon and zinc. The purpose of this report is to provide an account of these micronutrient concentrations and to correlate them with a number of selected soil properties including soil pH, organic carbon, sand, silt and clay content, cation exchange capacity and calcium carbonate concentrations. In addition, the uptake, translocation and importance of each micronutrient are discussed, as is a summary of the effect of micronutrient partitioning between the grain and straw fraction, the effect of landscape form and the effect of provincial ecoregion on their concentration.

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Quinoa ... the next cinderella crop for Alberta?

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets.... More ≫

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets. The ultimate goal is to introduce quinoa to Alberta as a source of a starch, fat replacing ingredient in many diet products, high quality protein and saponin products for industry, and as a contribution to crop diversification and the competitive use of set-aside or marginal lands.

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Agriculture adaptation to climate change in Alberta : focus group results

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Reports on the results of a series of focus groups with farmers held by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to examine whether global climate patterns and more extreme weather events... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a series of focus groups with farmers held by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to examine whether global climate patterns and more extreme weather events across the Canadian landscape were concerning producers. Discussions focused on the producers' risks, opportunities, and capabilities due to climate change. Also discussed were their views on what support they need in the management of risks associated with climate change.

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Assessing the carbon content of the AESA benchmark sites from 1998 to 2004

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The Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program (AESA) Soil Quality Resource Monitoring Program has provided a data set containing soil organic carbon (OC) values and associated... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program (AESA) Soil Quality Resource Monitoring Program has provided a data set containing soil organic carbon (OC) values and associated characteristics. These have been used to assess both the total amount, and changes in soil OC at these sites. The program consists of 42 sites distributed throughout the province and covering the major agricultural regions. Each site is intended to represent the ecodistrict where it is located. At each site, upper, mid and lower slope positions were sampled to evaluate the influence of topography on soil. The sites have been monitored since 1998. This monitoring included yield measurements and annual analysis of surface soil. These soil test results, combined with the total soil profile data from an initial pedological investigation, provide a unique opportunity to examine soil OC under a broad range of soils, climate and management practices.

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Soil quality criteria relative to disturbance and reclamation

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The report is meant for use as a guide to assist people involved in a professional capacity in land reclamation. It delineates three major regions in the province in an attempt to establish... More ≫

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The report is meant for use as a guide to assist people involved in a professional capacity in land reclamation. It delineates three major regions in the province in an attempt to establish criteria that would apply to each area in general, while recognizing that there are differences within each of the regions. It then discusses soil survey and sampling for baseline and post-disturbance activity, and looks at analytical requirements required for baseline characterization and for disturbed and orphaned areas. The remainder of the report then looks at the physical, chemical, and biological criteria for evaluating the suitability of soil materials for revegetation.

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Irrigation development in Alberta : water use and impact on regional development : St. Mary River and "Southern Tributaries" watersheds

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and... More ≫

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and apportionment of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. In January 2004, the Governor of the State of Montana, at the request of the IJC, provided to the Commission a letter and attachment setting out the reasons for Montana's request. The Government of Alberta (August 2004) submission to the IJC consisted of an overall submission as well as submissions from Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

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