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Agricultural carbon offsets : opportunities for farmers in Alberta's carbon market

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This brochure explains how farmers can earn extra income and realize long-term benefits to their farm operations by voluntarily adopting an agricultural practice improvement to create carbon... More ≫

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This brochure explains how farmers can earn extra income and realize long-term benefits to their farm operations by voluntarily adopting an agricultural practice improvement to create carbon credits for trade in Alberta's carbon market.

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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 to confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and to consultants... More ≫

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

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Methods to price your products [2017]

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Looks at the three main ways that sellers involved in direct marketing can set prices for their products: cost-based pricing, competition-based pricing, and customer-based pricing.

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Meat and meat products

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended... More ≫

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Agricultural carbon offsets activity increases from 2007 to 2012

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Looks at how carbon levels were reduced as a result of agricultural offsets between 2007 and 2012, and highlights developments in the Alberta Offset System during this period.

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Biological weed control in Alberta using triploid grass carp

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Heavy, dense stands of submerged aquatic vegetation are a major problem in many Alberta pond and dugout environments. Controlling this vegetation using the weed-eating grass carp may be one answer... More ≫

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Heavy, dense stands of submerged aquatic vegetation are a major problem in many Alberta pond and dugout environments. Controlling this vegetation using the weed-eating grass carp may be one answer to this problem.

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Invasive plants in Alberta. Transportation of equipment

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the... More ≫

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the environment, health or economy. Know your responsibilities under the Act. Regardless of where plants are located, prevention is always the most effective approach in dealing with invasive plants.

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Final trip report : mission to Washington, DC, dates: November 19 – 22, 2013

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The purpose of this trip was to meet with members of the United States Congress to advocate for a repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling for meat.

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Final trip report : mission to Council of State Governments National conference, dates: September 19 – 22, 2013

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The purpose of this travel was to champion Alberta and Canada’s position opposing mandatory Country of Origin Labelling for meats in the United States, and to advocate for the passage of a... More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to champion Alberta and Canada’s position opposing mandatory Country of Origin Labelling for meats in the United States, and to advocate for the passage of a resolution by the Council of State Governments National organization in support of our position. Minister Verlyn Olson and MLA David Xiao represented Alberta at the CSG National Conference.

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Noxious weeds

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient... More ≫

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. Beneficial management practices are defined as conservation practices, management techniques, or social actions that minimize potential negative effects on the environment while being practical for producers to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet production targets.

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