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Funding your agricultural business [2021]

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This three-part series of factsheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating... More ≫

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This three-part series of factsheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating the financing needed to start the new venture; identifying sources of financing, grants and other investment opportunities available in Alberta; and tips on how to approach a lender or investor.

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What farm and ranch employers need to know

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult... More ≫

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult interdependent relationship with employer.

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If an incident happens on your farm or ranch…

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This poster provides information on what to do when a workplace health or safety incident happens on your farm or ranch.

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Occupational health and safety on farms and ranches : OHS information for workers and employers

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This resource provides updated information on legislative changes to occupational health and safety requirements for farms and ranches.

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Alberta agriculture industry - selected indicators

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Presenting highlights and charts on selected key indicators for Alberta's agriculture and food industries.

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Census of Agriculture provincial profiles : Alberta livestock farms : highlights

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Presents highlights of data from the 2016 Census of Agriculture for Canada and the provinces as they relate to Alberta livestock farms.

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Census of Agriculture provincial profiles : Alberta farm and farm operator : highlights

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Presents highlights of data from the 2016 Census of Agriculture for Canada and the provinces as they relate to Alberta farm operators. Farm operators are those responsible for the day-to-day... More ≫

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Presents highlights of data from the 2016 Census of Agriculture for Canada and the provinces as they relate to Alberta farm operators. Farm operators are those responsible for the day-to-day management and/or financial decisions made in the operation of a farm or an agricultural operation.

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Census of Agriculture provincial profiles : Alberta farm types : highlights

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Presents highlights of data from the 2016 Census of Agriculture for Canada and the provinces as they relate to Alberta farm types. The census classifies farms according to the predominant type of... More ≫

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Presents highlights of data from the 2016 Census of Agriculture for Canada and the provinces as they relate to Alberta farm types. The census classifies farms according to the predominant type of production using North American Industry Classification System.

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2016 census of agriculture for Alberta : provincial highlights

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This brochure includes Alberta highlights from Statistics Canada's 2016 Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population. Included is information on primary production, farm numbers, land use,... More ≫

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This brochure includes Alberta highlights from Statistics Canada's 2016 Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population. Included is information on primary production, farm numbers, land use, operating arrangements, capital, operating expenses, and farm operators.

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Biosecurity considerations for ag tourism ventures [2016]

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The owners and occupants of ag tourism ventures may be involved in activities ranging from operating a fruit farm business to offering horseback riding holidays for guests. No matter what the... More ≫

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The owners and occupants of ag tourism ventures may be involved in activities ranging from operating a fruit farm business to offering horseback riding holidays for guests. No matter what the activity, biosecurity precautions are part of the common sense agricultural production management practices followed by ag tourism operators. Biosecurity measures can reduce the risk of introducing or spreading livestock and poultry diseases. This fact sheet outlines why biosecurity is important and who should practice biosecurity.

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