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Closure of manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide guidance on the closure of manure storage facilities and manure collection areas, and protect groundwater and surface water from contamination.

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Monitoring well construction, installation and development

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This guideline outlines recommended and preferred protocols to construct, install and develop groundwater monitoring wells at confined feeding operations regulated under the Agricultural Operation... More ≫

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This guideline outlines recommended and preferred protocols to construct, install and develop groundwater monitoring wells at confined feeding operations regulated under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. Monitoring wells must be constructed, installed and developed by knowledgeable and experienced individuals under the guidance of a suitably qualified professional.

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Reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells

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The purpose is to guide reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells. It's intended for confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and for consultants... More ≫

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The purpose is to guide reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells. It's intended for confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and for consultants or contractors conducting monitoring well reclamation work.

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Temporary suspension of manure storage facilities

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities because of the... More ≫

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities because of the increased risk posed by liquid manure.

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Ministerial Order 12/2024 [Agriculture and Irrigation]

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This ministerial order makes the Animal Protection (Expiry Date Extension) Amendment Regulation (Alberta Regulation 109/2024).

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Agricultural societies infrastructure revitalization program

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The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program provides annual capital funding to help agricultural societies make major repairs to existing infrastructure. These resources are... More ≫

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The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program provides annual capital funding to help agricultural societies make major repairs to existing infrastructure. These resources are the grant program guidelines and application form.

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Large animal co-ownership : on-farm slaughter operation

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than... More ≫

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than 227 kg. Ownership of the large live animal is transferred when the on-farm slaughter operation sells the large live animal prior to slaughter.; this must be arranged prior to slaughter as the sale of uninspected meat remains illegal in Alberta.

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Slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping : on-farm slaughter operation

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This information sheet provides information on the use of slaughter waste from an on-farm slaughter operation as bait for hunting and trapping purposes. It also includes information on the... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information on the use of slaughter waste from an on-farm slaughter operation as bait for hunting and trapping purposes. It also includes information on the portions of the carcass that cannot be used as bait.

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Addendum to water quality trends in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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The technical report summarizes temporal trends occurring for select water quality parameters within a 15-year dataset of water quality information collected during the Irrigation District Water... More ≫

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The technical report summarizes temporal trends occurring for select water quality parameters within a 15-year dataset of water quality information collected during the Irrigation District Water Quality program. Temporal trends at the regional and sample site scale were conducted to determine overall change in water quality parameters and identify possible areas of concern. This information is critical for enabling the agriculture and irrigation sectors to be proactive in addressing environmental concerns, food safety and demonstrating stewardship of Alberta’s land and water resources.

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Food for thought newsletter

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The Food for Thought newsletter provides information and updates for the Food Safety Branch in Agriculture and Irrigation. Topics covered include updates from the branch, as well as tips and... More ≫

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The Food for Thought newsletter provides information and updates for the Food Safety Branch in Agriculture and Irrigation. Topics covered include updates from the branch, as well as tips and other information for food safety and animal welfare practices in farming and food processing operations.

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