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Derived Ecosite Phase. Version 2

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Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available.... More ≫

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Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available. AVIE and a lidar-derived slope position were created by Agriculture and Forestry. Rules used to classify the data were developed by Environment and Parks. DEP v2.0 includes updated AVI, new lidar and an Alberta Wetlands Classification System field.

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Ecological sites of the Upper Boreal Highlands subregion. Second approximation

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The second approximation of this guide represents the preliminary analysis of 147 plots described in the Upper Boreal Highlands Natural Subregion. The 147 plots represent 39 community types. The... More ≫

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The second approximation of this guide represents the preliminary analysis of 147 plots described in the Upper Boreal Highlands Natural Subregion. The 147 plots represent 39 community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System and new soil type descriptions.

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Bulk milk grader manual and study guide [2020]

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working... More ≫

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working knowledge of this information is part of the requirement for a bulk milk grader licence in Alberta. A bulk mild grader is responsible for taking samples of a producer's raw milk for the purposes of monitoring food safety on behalf of the government and Alberta Milk. The samples are used for determining the raw milk’s quality, components, and obtaining data to determine the milk grade. Raw milk refers to milk that has not been pasteurized. The bulk milk grader is responsible for accepting or rejecting the raw milk at a dairy farm.

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Evaluating your Alberta approved farmers' market [2020]

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This publication is meant to help in the evaluation of a farmers' market, to identify areas of improvement and enable market growth. All aspects of a farmers' market are covered, including... More ≫

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This publication is meant to help in the evaluation of a farmers' market, to identify areas of improvement and enable market growth. All aspects of a farmers' market are covered, including operations, revenue, vendors, management, board of directors or advisory committee, the sponsor and customers.

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Governance at a glance : marketing board and commission secret ballot voting

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This document provides information about secret ballot voting to Alberta’s 20 agricultural marketing boards and commissions.

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Growing hemp in Alberta

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This publication is intended to assist current and prospective hemp producers in making informed decisions regarding hemp crop production, storage, handling and risk management. It is suitable for... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist current and prospective hemp producers in making informed decisions regarding hemp crop production, storage, handling and risk management. It is suitable for all levels of producers, including those producers considering growing hemp, new entrants to hemp growing and established growers.

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Bloom guide : hybrid seed canola

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A bloom guide for hybrid seed canola with specific images of field-level and plant-level hybrid seed canola bloom. This guide will help beekeepers, farmers, agronomists and hybrid seed canola... More ≫

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A bloom guide for hybrid seed canola with specific images of field-level and plant-level hybrid seed canola bloom. This guide will help beekeepers, farmers, agronomists and hybrid seed canola production companies when discussing bloom stages for the placement of honey bee hives.

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Crop protection

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Also known as the "Blue Book," this publication serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for the selection and application of chemicals to protect crops. It features current information and... More ≫

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Also known as the "Blue Book," this publication serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for the selection and application of chemicals to protect crops. It features current information and includes full indexes and easy-to-use charts and tables. Pesticides are grouped into four main sections: herbicides, insecticides, seed treatments and foliar fungicides. Each section is indexed separately and has helpful selector charts after the registration information.

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Mountain pine beetle detection and management in Alberta [2020]

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This guide is intended to aid in the detection of mountain pine beetle in the field and in their effective control in Alberta.

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Developing a wildfire preparedness guide

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The purpose of a wildfire preparedness guide is to increase the situational awareness of emergency responders, enabling timely and informed decision-making should they be faced with a wildfire... More ≫

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The purpose of a wildfire preparedness guide is to increase the situational awareness of emergency responders, enabling timely and informed decision-making should they be faced with a wildfire that threatens their community. This manual is a reference for municipal representatives, community leaders, contract planners and government employees for use during the planning, development and updating of wildfire preparedness guide documents; it contains a methodology, an example template, and additional information developed by Alberta Wildfire with input from various partners.

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