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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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Annual Swine Technology Workshop

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Proceedings of the Swine Technology Workshop held in various places around Alberta.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for Alberta farmsteads [2006 edition]

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This manual has been designed to provide you, an Alberta producer, with information about beneficial management practices (BMPs) that deal with environmental risks on rural farmstead sites. BMPs... More ≫

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This manual has been designed to provide you, an Alberta producer, with information about beneficial management practices (BMPs) that deal with environmental risks on rural farmstead sites. BMPs maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife habitat resources, and therefore contribute to the farmstead’s overall sustainability and to the economic and environmental health of the farm family, as well as the surrounding landscape and community. Since the farmstead is the heart of your operation, it is important to learn how to identify areas of potential risk. This manual offers you options for managing those areas of risk so that your farmstead remains the key to the health of your family, your livestock and the environment.

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Marketing food safely : farm direct advantage

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This is a comprehensive resource to help all farm direct operators market their food safely. It is intended for use by all farm direct marketers including market gardeners, producers, small... More ≫

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This is a comprehensive resource to help all farm direct operators market their food safely. It is intended for use by all farm direct marketers including market gardeners, producers, small processors and Alberta Approved Farmers' Market managers and vendors.

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Alberta trade in beef and live cattle : a five-year perspective

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of beef and live cattle. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of beef and live cattle. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided. This detailed information is presented in the form of statistical tables, figures and highlights.

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Control of rabbits and hares

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Orchards, nurseries, shelterbelts and gardens can suffer economic losses and aesthetic damage because of gnawing animals. Most damage occurs from late fall until early spring when extreme weather... More ≫

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Orchards, nurseries, shelterbelts and gardens can suffer economic losses and aesthetic damage because of gnawing animals. Most damage occurs from late fall until early spring when extreme weather conditions limit the available food supply. Plant damage can also be extensive during periods of drought or when rabbit and hare populations are high.

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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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Tall fescue seed production in western Canada

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Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is used for forage and turf purposes around the world. Native to central Europe, the plant was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and into Canada in... More ≫

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Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is used for forage and turf purposes around the world. Native to central Europe, the plant was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and into Canada in the early 1920s from England. Before the early 1980s, tall fescue varieties were developed mainly for forage production, but since that time, more turf-type varieties have been developed for recreational uses.

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Commercial echinacea production

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This book offers new producers the information they need to grow a quality crop, or it can help others decide whether to invest in or enter the industry. Numerous tables and pictures show a wealth... More ≫

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This book offers new producers the information they need to grow a quality crop, or it can help others decide whether to invest in or enter the industry. Numerous tables and pictures show a wealth of detail, and a color selection shows key echinacea features and common pest problems. Topics: * production practices (field or greenhouse). * economics, business and marketing. * good agricultural practices. * further information sources.

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Insights into managing winter feed costs in Alberta cow/calf operations

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The largest single cost of maintaining a cow herd relates to feeds consumed. These costs vary from region-to-region, depending on climate and resources available. This report presents the results... More ≫

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The largest single cost of maintaining a cow herd relates to feeds consumed. These costs vary from region-to-region, depending on climate and resources available. This report presents the results of research by the AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research team into managing winter feed costs for cow/calf enterprises in Alberta.

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