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Soil Correlation Areas (SCA) of Alberta

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The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a... More ≫

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The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a large degree with recognized climate zones in Alberta. These boundaries also generally agree with accepted ecoregion boundaries. In the agricultural portion of Alberta, SCA's correlate strongly with soil zone lines with further subdivisions reflecting recognized agroclimate zones.

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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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International trade & logistics

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This fact sheet is intended to help exporters and export-ready companies understand trade logistics--which covers the journey of products throughout the entire supply chain--as well as the scope... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to help exporters and export-ready companies understand trade logistics--which covers the journey of products throughout the entire supply chain--as well as the scope of responsibilities of key players within this process. Part of the Export Basics series, providing information to help companies prepare for exporting to international markets.

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Mountain pine beetle : green-to-red ratio [map]

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Map showing the ratio of currently-attacked trees (live, green-needled trees or green trees) to previously-attacked (dead, red-needled trees or red trees) at each survey site.

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Aerial overview survey : spruce beetle

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Maps showing areas of the province in which forest damage has occurred due to the spruce beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the province in which forest damage has occurred due to the spruce beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information available from various surveys and reports.

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Guidelines for water well test evaluations for seismic programs

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The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide guidelines for water well test evaluations for seismic programs.

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Deciduous pulp dues rates [2021]

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make deciduous timber, including the portion of timber dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement Association of... More ≫

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make deciduous timber, including the portion of timber dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (“FRIAA”). Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied are based on current market and financial conditions are can be found in Table 3 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order.

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Agri-food statistics update : estimate of production of principal field crops, Alberta

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update series is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing... More ≫

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update series is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Issues related to crop production estimates are based on the latest crop production data released by Statistics Canada. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta's performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Long-term patterns of pesticides in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study... More ≫

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study entitled the Irrigation District Water Quality project. The focus of this report is to examine the long-term patterns of pesticide presence in irrigation water of southern Alberta.

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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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