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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Meat and meat products

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended... More ≫

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Municipalities and the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The purpose of AOPA is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry can grow to meet the opportunities presented by local and world markets in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Food labels.

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This booklet outlines the basic information that must be on a food label, such as ingredient listing and allergens. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a... More ≫

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This booklet outlines the basic information that must be on a food label, such as ingredient listing and allergens. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA). All food labels, regardless of where you the product is sold, must comply with federal legislation.

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. General legislation

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This booklet highlights sections of the pertinent legislation that apply to the production, processing and sale of all food products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for... More ≫

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This booklet highlights sections of the pertinent legislation that apply to the production, processing and sale of all food products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Fruits, vegetables and products

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This booklet highlights the pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables regardless of where and how they are sold. It is... More ≫

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This booklet highlights the pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Poultry and poultry products

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This booklet highlights the pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of poultry and poultry products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for... More ≫

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This booklet highlights the pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of poultry and poultry products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act : where neighbours fit into the process [2014]

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act is provincial legislation which sets manure management standards for all operations that handle manure. The Act defines siting and construction standards... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act is provincial legislation which sets manure management standards for all operations that handle manure. The Act defines siting and construction standards for manure storages and collection facilities and sets out regulations governing the management of manure. Through the application process, directly affected neighbours and municipalities have an opportunity to address environmental concerns. As well, through the complaint process, neighbours can address environmental and nuisance concerns regarding an agricultural operation. This series outlines the application and complaint processes in more detail.

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Manure management record keeping regulations

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) sets out manure management standards for all agricultural operations in Alberta. Under AOPA, confined feeding operations (CFOs) and anyone who... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) sets out manure management standards for all agricultural operations in Alberta. Under AOPA, confined feeding operations (CFOs) and anyone who handles 500 tonnes or more per year of manure must keep records for a minimum of five years. The following types of activities require record keeping: • manure production; • manure transfer; • manure application

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Manure management regulations for horse owners

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The purpose of Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry will grow in an environmentally sustainable manner as it meets the opportunities... More ≫

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The purpose of Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry will grow in an environmentally sustainable manner as it meets the opportunities presented by local and world markets.

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Catch basin design and management [2012 edition]

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This fact sheet provides operators with information for designing, maintaining and managing a catch basin at a CFO. In addition to regulatory requirements, several beneficial management practices... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides operators with information for designing, maintaining and managing a catch basin at a CFO. In addition to regulatory requirements, several beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been identified. BMPs can help to further reduce environmental risk or increase safety. Operators must decide if a BMP is to be implemented.

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