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Development of a farm-level greenhouse gas assessment : identification of knowledge gaps and development of a science plan

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This report summarizes the state of knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) research and identifies preliminary gaps and sets out a science plan to contribute to efficient funding of GHG... More ≫

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This report summarizes the state of knowledge of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) research and identifies preliminary gaps and sets out a science plan to contribute to efficient funding of GHG projects. It also provides the initial groundwork for a farm-level GHG assessment, to allow producers to identify future changes they can make to reduce GHG emissions and provide producers a better idea of their GHG management options.

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Agriculture adaptation to climate change in Alberta : focus group results

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Reports on the results of a series of focus groups with farmers held by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to examine whether global climate patterns and more extreme weather events... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a series of focus groups with farmers held by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to examine whether global climate patterns and more extreme weather events across the Canadian landscape were concerning producers. Discussions focused on the producers' risks, opportunities, and capabilities due to climate change. Also discussed were their views on what support they need in the management of risks associated with climate change.

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Agricultural land resource atlas of Alberta. 2nd edition

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The Agricultural Land Resource Atlas of Alberta is a collection of agricultural resource maps developed following the completion of a scan of environmental issues facing agriculture in Alberta.... More ≫

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The Agricultural Land Resource Atlas of Alberta is a collection of agricultural resource maps developed following the completion of a scan of environmental issues facing agriculture in Alberta. The maps were prepared as part of this process, or were added to the collection because of their potential value to Alberta's agricultural community. The maps were recognized for their value to people involved in developing environmental farm plans who could use resource and environmental information on a broad scale.

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Hog operations and greenhouse gases

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural... More ≫

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural operation's greenhouse gas production can help to reduce its environmental footprint, improve production efficiencies, and offer a return on investment.

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Soil quality criteria relative to disturbance and reclamation

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The report is meant for use as a guide to assist people involved in a professional capacity in land reclamation. It delineates three major regions in the province in an attempt to establish... More ≫

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The report is meant for use as a guide to assist people involved in a professional capacity in land reclamation. It delineates three major regions in the province in an attempt to establish criteria that would apply to each area in general, while recognizing that there are differences within each of the regions. It then discusses soil survey and sampling for baseline and post-disturbance activity, and looks at analytical requirements required for baseline characterization and for disturbed and orphaned areas. The remainder of the report then looks at the physical, chemical, and biological criteria for evaluating the suitability of soil materials for revegetation.

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Irrigation development in Alberta : water use and impact on regional development : St. Mary River and "Southern Tributaries" watersheds

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and... More ≫

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and apportionment of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. In January 2004, the Governor of the State of Montana, at the request of the IJC, provided to the Commission a letter and attachment setting out the reasons for Montana's request. The Government of Alberta (August 2004) submission to the IJC consisted of an overall submission as well as submissions from Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

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Establishing native plant communities

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This book will help anyone who is planning or implementing a native plant revegetation project. It addresses the specifics of native revegetation and methodology that are not covered in the... More ≫

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This book will help anyone who is planning or implementing a native plant revegetation project. It addresses the specifics of native revegetation and methodology that are not covered in the provincial government's Native Plant Revegetation Guidelines for Alberta. Establishing Native Plant Communities contains information on planning, field operations, site management and assessment, as well as over 100 colour photos. The planning section features information about setting goals, disturbance types, site location and conditions, land use planning, revegetation methods, salvaging materials, the availability of materials and purchasing materials. The field operations section deals with site preparation, seeding, planting, and ensuring establishment. The management section looks at weed control, maintenance, and site protection, while the assessment section looks at record keeping, rare plant mitigation and evaluating site success. Useful appendices include a seed mix calculator and...

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for hog producers in Alberta

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The purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Hog Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound,... More ≫

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The purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Hog Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound, comply with existing regulations and are economically obtainable. These guidelines describe beneficial management practices designed to protect the environment and minimize nuisances such as odour, flies, and dust.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for feedlot producers in Alberta

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are... More ≫

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The primary purpose of the Beneficial Management Practices – Environmental Manual for Feedlot Producers in Alberta is to document, for producers and society, management options that are environmentally sound, comply with existing regulations and are economically obtainable. These guidelines describe beneficial management practices designed to protect the environment and minimize nuisances such as odour, flies, and dust.

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Groundwater quality in the eastern portion of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District 1995 to 2001

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Groundwater quality in the Battersea Drainage Basin, an irrigated area of southern Alberta with a high density of intensive livestock operations, was monitored from 1995 to 2001. The goal was to... More ≫

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Groundwater quality in the Battersea Drainage Basin, an irrigated area of southern Alberta with a high density of intensive livestock operations, was monitored from 1995 to 2001. The goal was to characterize groundwater flow and quality, and to determine whether groundwater quality changed between this period. The information gathered in this report will be used to identify and promote the most appropriate management practices to minimize water contamination, and to serve as a baseline to monitor the impact of implementation of beneficial management practices in the basin.

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