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Drought proofing farm water supplies [2015-2018]

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The severe province-wide drought in the early 2000’s reaffirmed the importance and value of water to rural people across the Canadian prairies. Dry wells and dugouts, crop failures and dust storms... More ≫

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The severe province-wide drought in the early 2000’s reaffirmed the importance and value of water to rural people across the Canadian prairies. Dry wells and dugouts, crop failures and dust storms were all commonplace. Individually, these measures may not provide the level of drought protection needed, but when combined, they can provide a high degree of drought preparedness and security. A good understanding of your water requirements and water source options is a key first step. This fact sheet provides information about drought security related to your water source. Other forms of risk management, such as crop insurance, community networks or reducing livestock herds, are discussed in other Agriculture and Forestry publications.

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Plant growth regulators : what agronomists need to know

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This fact sheet looks at the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) in western Canada. PGRs are synthetic compounds that can beneficially modify plant growth and development and which function by... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) in western Canada. PGRs are synthetic compounds that can beneficially modify plant growth and development and which function by altering hormonal activity. In western Canadian cereal crops, PGRs can work to produce shorter stems, reduce lodging and maintain grain yield.

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Commercial greenhouse vegetable production

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with producing and marketing greenhouse vegetables in Alberta. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of all the key factors that would influence the success of their individual operation.

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Removing forages from the rotation in a direct seeding system

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Using herbicides and direct seeding equipment can be an effective way to remove forages from a rotation. Each producer needs to design his or her own program for removing forages, considering the... More ≫

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Using herbicides and direct seeding equipment can be an effective way to remove forages from a rotation. Each producer needs to design his or her own program for removing forages, considering the type of forage to be removed and the crop that will be seeded.

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Managing risk for farm direct and ag tourism ventures

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components of risk... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components of risk management for farm direct marketing and ag tourism ventures as it relates to liability issues.

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How to select and hire an agronomist or crop advisor

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This fact sheet is a summary of suggestions for going through the process of hiring an agronomist or crop advisor.

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Commercial microgreens : food safety and third-party certifications

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Provides information with regard to food safety and microgreen production, including highlights of regulations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels which help create a unified platform... More ≫

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Provides information with regard to food safety and microgreen production, including highlights of regulations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels which help create a unified platform for businesses to produce safe products.

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Setting up a mixed fruit and vegetable operation

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the economics, market factors and business processes behind a farm-direct mixed fruit and vegetable operation in Alberta.

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Commercial microgreens : business concept and financial analysis

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This fact sheet outlines a concept business for microgreen production. It includes comparison scenarios in price setting, revenues based on final product decisions and a general financial forecast.

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Winter wheat in the Parkland area of Alberta

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Winter wheat production has historically been concentrated in southern Alberta. In fact, winter wheat was the primary wheat crop in southern Alberta until the development of Marquis red spring wheat.

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