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Small community opportunity program : application guidelines

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The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local... More ≫

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The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local economic development and small business supports. Applicants are encouraged to review these guidelines before starting the application process.

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Video ante-mortem inspection : guidance for producers and abattoir operators

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and... More ≫

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and guidelines to help VAMI participants meet the program requirements.

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On-farm slaughter operation : potable water testing

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Offers information for on-farm slaughter operations on potable water and water sources, laboratory testing and results, and water sampling and testing information, to help operators ensure they... More ≫

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Offers information for on-farm slaughter operations on potable water and water sources, laboratory testing and results, and water sampling and testing information, to help operators ensure they are using safe and potable water in their processing facilities. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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Specified risk material : On-farm slaughter operations (OFSO)

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Specified risk material refers to cattle tissues that potentially contain bovine spongiform encephalopathy infectivity. This information sheet provides information on specified risk material for... More ≫

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Specified risk material refers to cattle tissues that potentially contain bovine spongiform encephalopathy infectivity. This information sheet provides information on specified risk material for anyone slaughtering cattle, including the requirements for transporting and the methods for the correct disposal of specified risk material.

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Food news [2024]

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events;... More ≫

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Agricultural societies infrastructure revitalization program

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The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program provides annual capital funding to help agricultural societies make major repairs to existing infrastructure. These resources are... More ≫

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The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program provides annual capital funding to help agricultural societies make major repairs to existing infrastructure. These resources are the grant program guidelines and application form.

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Large animal co-ownership : on-farm slaughter operation

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than... More ≫

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than 227 kg. Ownership of the large live animal is transferred when the on-farm slaughter operation sells the large live animal prior to slaughter.; this must be arranged prior to slaughter as the sale of uninspected meat remains illegal in Alberta.

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Slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping : on-farm slaughter operation

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This information sheet provides information on the use of slaughter waste from an on-farm slaughter operation as bait for hunting and trapping purposes. It also includes information on the... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information on the use of slaughter waste from an on-farm slaughter operation as bait for hunting and trapping purposes. It also includes information on the portions of the carcass that cannot be used as bait.

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On-farm slaughter operation : food safety and animal welfare learning modules

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These food safety modules are required reading for an applicant wishing to become a licensed on-farm slaughter operation for the purposes of slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat... More ≫

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These food safety modules are required reading for an applicant wishing to become a licensed on-farm slaughter operation for the purposes of slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products. OFSO applicants must also complete and submit the learning modules quiz included in this record.

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On-farm slaughter operation : processing, storing and transporting waste and meat products

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Identifies best practices for handling and storing of meat processing waste, safely storing final meat products and food-safe shipping and receiving practices for on-farm slaughter operations.... More ≫

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Identifies best practices for handling and storing of meat processing waste, safely storing final meat products and food-safe shipping and receiving practices for on-farm slaughter operations. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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