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Quinoa ... the next cinderella crop for Alberta?

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets.... More ≫

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The main objective of the study was to investigate the market, technical, agronomic and economic feasibilities of producing quinoa in Alberta and selling it in domestic and international markets. The ultimate goal is to introduce quinoa to Alberta as a source of a starch, fat replacing ingredient in many diet products, high quality protein and saponin products for industry, and as a contribution to crop diversification and the competitive use of set-aside or marginal lands.

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Identifying alternatives : what are the possibilities?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the information. For those interested in starting a farm-based business, this fact sheet will help you brainstorm some enterprise ideas and come up with a ranked list of specific specific enterprise ideas in the order in which they fulfill your goals and objectives.

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Marketing : will it sell?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the information. Good marketing skills are especially important for new or unusual enterprises. This fact sheet addresses the basic research skills needed to evaluate the market for a new enterprise.

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Profitability : will it make money?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the information. This fact sheet introduces farm management tools to help you answer specific questions about the profitability of a proposed business.

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Production requirements : do you have the resources?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. This fact sheet is intended to help identify and think about... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. This fact sheet is intended to help identify and think about any production-related requirements of a new enterprise or product that you want to develop on your farm or acreage,

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Decision making : will you start a new enterprise?

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This last of seven fact sheets in the Ag-Alternatives series outlines a decision-making framework to help those interested in establishing a new farm business. It also includes information on... More ≫

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This last of seven fact sheets in the Ag-Alternatives series outlines a decision-making framework to help those interested in establishing a new farm business. It also includes information on business plans, and ends with 10 keys to success gathered from farmers who have started successful agricultural ventures.

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Agri-tourism : rural festivals and special events

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce agri-tourism festivals and special events as opportunities for farm and ranch managers within rural agricultural regions. This overview focuses on... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce agri-tourism festivals and special events as opportunities for farm and ranch managers within rural agricultural regions. This overview focuses on the key management issues associated with developing and operating festivals and special events in Alberta. The fact sheet is intended to help farmers, ranchers and rural agricultural communities make a thorough assessment of the key factors that will influence the success of their venture.

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Providing farm tours

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components and... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components and strategies of providing farm tours.

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Personal and family considerations : where do you want to be?

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Before you evaluate and select a new enterprise you need to assess the business management skills and personal qualities of the family members. The family’s needs and lifestyle preferences also... More ≫

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Before you evaluate and select a new enterprise you need to assess the business management skills and personal qualities of the family members. The family’s needs and lifestyle preferences also should be explored before a new enterprise is chosen. Identifying differences of perception or opinion in the beginning can prevent conflicts later. All family members should be included in the early discussions, not just those who will have a management or labour role. Once the manager’s skills and the family’s needs and preferences are identified, a list of goals and objectives for an enterprise should be completed. This list will identify which enterprise ideas fit the desires and needs of family members.

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