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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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Development of greenhouse lettuce growing techniques in Alberta

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This fact sheet provides information about the development of greenhouse lettuce growing techniques.

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Commercial microgreens : production and best practices

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This fact sheet contains information for those interested in microgreen production.

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Emerging virus and viroid disease risks on greenhouse crops

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This fact sheet offers an overview of emerging virus and viroid diseases that may potentially have serious economic consequences for the greenhouse industry in Alberta.

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Strategic vitamin A and E use for livestock during a shortage

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Vitamins A and E are important nutritional factors in livestock production. Producers need to be aware that changes in the availability of these essential vitamins can have an effect on their operation. More ≫

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Vitamins A and E are important nutritional factors in livestock production. Producers need to be aware that changes in the availability of these essential vitamins can have an effect on their operation.

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Sustainable procurement in the food industry : an introduction

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Presents an introduction of sustainable procurement in the food industry.

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Rat control in Alberta. Agri-facts

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Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950, when the provincial rat control program was established. Norway rats are well known to be extremely destructive creatures. The... More ≫

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Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950, when the provincial rat control program was established. Norway rats are well known to be extremely destructive creatures. The economic losses they cause to stored and infield crops, the destruction of property and their effects on human health have been widely documented for decades. This information sheet includes information on how to identify rats and how to recognize their presence. It also includes information on both passive and active measures that can be taken to control rats.

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Choosing a consultant : an investment in your agricultural business [2017]

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This fact sheet offers information for farm businesses on how to look for, hire and work with a consultant.

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Risks of using overwintered crops as livestock feed

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This fact sheet looks at some of the concerns associated with feeding overwintered crops to livestock, for both the livestock and human health.

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Market research [2016]

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This fact sheet discusses the importance of market research as a means for business owners to obtain critical information about their business. Here, you will learn the basics of how to build and... More ≫

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This fact sheet discusses the importance of market research as a means for business owners to obtain critical information about their business. Here, you will learn the basics of how to build and execute a market research plan to help you make informed decisions.

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