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Long-term patterns of pesticides in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study... More ≫

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study entitled the Irrigation District Water Quality project. The focus of this report is to examine the long-term patterns of pesticide presence in irrigation water of southern Alberta.

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Report on local food demand in the Edmonton Region

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This is the second study of regional demand for local food conducted in Alberta. It focused on Census District 11, which includes the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas of Sherwood Park, St.... More ≫

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This is the second study of regional demand for local food conducted in Alberta. It focused on Census District 11, which includes the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas of Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Stony Plain, Fort Saskatchewan, and other towns and villages in the region. Topics covered in the study include: consumer awareness, market value, market profiles and the growth potential of local food market channels; top local food items; gaps in the supply of local food items/attributes; production attributes and other motivators that attract consumers to local food; barriers to consumer support for local food; and consumer perceptions of food and agriculture issues.

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Report on local food demand in the Calgary Region

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This is the first regional study to be conducted about demand for local food in Alberta. It focused on Census District 6, which includes the City of Calgary and the immediately adjacent region,... More ≫

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This is the first regional study to be conducted about demand for local food in Alberta. It focused on Census District 6, which includes the City of Calgary and the immediately adjacent region, including Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, High River, Olds and other towns and villages in the region. Topics covered in the study include: consumer awareness, market value, market profiles and the growth potential of local food market channels; top local food items; gaps in the supply of local food items/attributes; production attributes and other motivators that attract consumers to local food; barriers to consumer support for local food; and consumer perceptions of food and agriculture issues.

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Best practice guide : the preparation for and verification of conservation cropping projects at reasonable level of assurance

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers... More ≫

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers and verifiers) with guidance on: GHG quantification considerations for agricultural offset projects/conservation cropping projects; general risks and data-related risks in conservation cropping projects; data integrity and controls to manage risks in conservation cropping projects; and sufficient and appropriate documentation and evidence for conservation cropping projects.

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2004 Pinhorn Grazing Reserve soapweed population survey

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Soapweed was approved for provincial listing as an 'endangered' species in 2003. This vascular plant species has an obligate mutualistic relationship with its specialized moth pollinator, the... More ≫

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Soapweed was approved for provincial listing as an 'endangered' species in 2003. This vascular plant species has an obligate mutualistic relationship with its specialized moth pollinator, the yucca moth, which is also considered endangered both provincially and federally. There are two known natural populations; one population is on the Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Research Substation in Onefour and the other is on the Pinhorn Grrazing Reserve along half a kilometre of southwest-facing coulee slope of the Milk River drainage. Little is known about the Pinhorn population of soapweed, except that there is little evidence of sexual reproduction at the site.

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Benchmark site documentation : 04-AB (Mundare, Alberta)

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Mundare (04-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Mundare (04-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring research and reporting. The Mundare site is one of 23 benchmark-monitoring sites established across Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to collect baseline data to monitor trends in soil quality. It represents Black soils of the Aspen Parkland Ecoregion. The landscape is representative of the undulating to ridged and hummocky morainal terrain that is common in central Alberta.

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Comparison of cultivated and native soils in a morainal landscape in east central Alberta

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 80 years of cultivation on a morainal landscape in east central Alberta. Specific objectives were to: determine the relationship between... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 80 years of cultivation on a morainal landscape in east central Alberta. Specific objectives were to: determine the relationship between landscape position and erosion on cultivated slopes in complex terrain; examine the influence of landscape position on selected soil properties thought to be indicators of changes in soil quality; and evaluate the overall effects of long-term cultivation on slope processes and soil quality in this landscape and region.

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Benchmark site documentation : 06-AB (Bow Island, Alberta)

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Bow Island (06-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Bow Island (06-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring research and reporting. The Bow Island site is one of 23 benchmark-monitoring sites established across Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to collect baseline data to monitor trends in soil quality. It represents irrigated Brown soils of the Mixed Grassland ecoregion. The landscape is representative of the gently undulating, morainal terrain (with lacustrine veneer) that is common in southeastern Alberta.

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Benchmark site documentation : 03-AB (Falher, Alberta)

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Falher (03-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Falher (03-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring research and reporting. The Falher site is one of 23 benchmark-monitoring sites established across Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to collect baseline data to monitor trends in soil quality. It represents Dark Gray soils of the Peace Lowland Ecoregion. The landscape is representative of the level glaciolacustrine terrain common to the southeastern portion of the Peace River agricultural region.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SW

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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