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Evaluating your Alberta approved farmers' market [2013]

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Operators of farmers’ markets should evaluate all aspects of the market each season, to identify areas that need improvement and that will enable planning for market growth. The information... More ≫

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Operators of farmers’ markets should evaluate all aspects of the market each season, to identify areas that need improvement and that will enable planning for market growth. The information contained in this document is meant to help in the evaluation process.

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Promoting your Alberta approved farmers' market [2013]

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Before anyone can shop at a farmers’ market, they must be aware that the market exists. Getting the word out about a market takes time, careful planning and effort. It is not simply a matter of... More ≫

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Before anyone can shop at a farmers’ market, they must be aware that the market exists. Getting the word out about a market takes time, careful planning and effort. It is not simply a matter of “build it and they will come.”

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Alberta Fusarium graminearum management plan [2012]

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The objective of the Alberta Fusarium graminearum Management Plan is to limit the introduction, escalation, spread and economic impact of F. Graminearum in Alberta

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Seismic operations and landowners' rights

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Landowners have specific rights with regard to seismic operations. The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide information in response to questions about seismic... More ≫

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Landowners have specific rights with regard to seismic operations. The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide information in response to questions about seismic activity. It is important to note that a seismic operator may enter onto deeded property only after obtaining consent of the owner of the land or a person authorized by the owner to give that consent. The exception to this, is for geophysical operations associated with carbon capture and storage developments and is addressed later in the document. No other government agency has the authority to grant access for seismic operations on deeded land. Therefore, it is entirely up to the landowner to negotiate the specific terms of the contract to ensure that his/her interests are protected.

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Community supported agriculture in Alberta

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Presents information on the growing movement of Community Supported Agriculture or Community Shared Agriculture (CSA). A CSA is a community of individuals or families who support a chosen farm and... More ≫

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Presents information on the growing movement of Community Supported Agriculture or Community Shared Agriculture (CSA). A CSA is a community of individuals or families who support a chosen farm and its family. Each individual or family purchases, in advance, a share, called a subscription, of the year’s crop. Thus, the customers become virtual partners or ‘co-producers’ in the farm, sharing risk and reward with the farm family. Throughout the growing season, each week subscribing member receives equal shares of the freshly harvested food from the farmer.

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Pipelines in Alberta : what farmers need to know

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This publication provides you, the surface owner or occupant, with a synopsis of the procedures and regulations you may encounter if an energy company constructs and installs a pipeline on your... More ≫

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This publication provides you, the surface owner or occupant, with a synopsis of the procedures and regulations you may encounter if an energy company constructs and installs a pipeline on your privately owned or leased land. In recent years, many farmers and ranchers have contacted the Office of the Farmers’ Advocate to request pipeline information unavailable from a single source. This publication, although it doesn’t cover every possible situation, can be used as a general guide. It touches on the major areas of concern and can easily be read in 20 minutes.

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Negotiating surface rights

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This pamphlet provides basic information for landowners and occupants who are involved in negotiations related to surface rights.

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