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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This fact sheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for hog producers in Alberta

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The purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Hog Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound,... More ≫

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The purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Hog Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound, comply with existing regulations and are economically obtainable. These guidelines describe beneficial management practices designed to protect the environment and minimize nuisances such as odour, flies, and dust.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for feedlot producers in Alberta

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are... More ≫

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound, comply with existing regulations and are economically obtainable. These guidelines describe beneficial management practices designed to protect the environment and minimize nuisances such as odour, flies, and dust.

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