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Feeding the fish in your dugout or pond

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Proper nutrition is essential to the health of all animals, and fish are no exception. Recreationally cultured fish stocked at a reasonable density in a dugout or pond will obtain most, if not... More ≫

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Proper nutrition is essential to the health of all animals, and fish are no exception. Recreationally cultured fish stocked at a reasonable density in a dugout or pond will obtain most, if not all, their nutrition from their environment. Depending on the ecology of each pond, this natural supply of food may include varied amounts of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, such as insects, worms, leeches and freshwater shrimp, as well as amphibians, minnows, plant material and microscopic plankton. However, fish that are found to be slow growing, small at harvest or were knowingly more densely stocked may need to be provided with prepared feeds.

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Commercial greenhouse production in Alberta

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The purpose of this publication is to provide information regarding greenhouse management. It presents basic indicators to help growers evaluate the plant-environment interaction as they move... More ≫

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The purpose of this publication is to provide information regarding greenhouse management. It presents basic indicators to help growers evaluate the plant-environment interaction as they move towards optimizing the environment and crop performance. Over time and with experience, growers will be able to build on their understanding of these basic indicators to improve their ability to respond to changes in the crop and to anticipate crop needs.

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Agri-tourism : rural festivals and special events

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce agri-tourism festivals and special events as opportunities for farm and ranch managers within rural agricultural regions. This overview focuses on... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce agri-tourism festivals and special events as opportunities for farm and ranch managers within rural agricultural regions. This overview focuses on the key management issues associated with developing and operating festivals and special events in Alberta. The fact sheet is intended to help farmers, ranchers and rural agricultural communities make a thorough assessment of the key factors that will influence the success of their venture.

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Providing farm tours

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components and... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components and strategies of providing farm tours.

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Agri-tourism : country vacation enterprise

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to profile accommodation and related activities as agri-tourism business options for farm and ranch families. This overview focuses on key management issues for... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to profile accommodation and related activities as agri-tourism business options for farm and ranch families. This overview focuses on key management issues for farm and ranch families considering the development and operation of a country vacation enterprise in Alberta. The profile is intended to help managers make their own thorough assessment of the key factors that would influence the success of their venture.

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Predator damage control in cultured fish

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Birds, fish and mammals are known predators of cultured fish. Bird predation is the major source of fish loss at aquaculture facilities. Predatory fish can also be a major concern to fish stocks,... More ≫

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Birds, fish and mammals are known predators of cultured fish. Bird predation is the major source of fish loss at aquaculture facilities. Predatory fish can also be a major concern to fish stocks, followed by mammal predation to a much lesser extent. The diversity of Alberta’s aquaculture practices as well as the variety of predators means producers need to understand damage prevention and control techniques. These control measures may be used singly or in combination to alleviate predation problems.

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Wheat streak mosaic in Alberta and its control

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The information in this fact sheet was prepared five decades ago by Dr. J.T. Slykhuis and Dr. J.E. Andrews at the Agriculture Canada, Lethbridge Research Station. With a few minor revisions, all... More ≫

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The information in this fact sheet was prepared five decades ago by Dr. J.T. Slykhuis and Dr. J.E. Andrews at the Agriculture Canada, Lethbridge Research Station. With a few minor revisions, all their virus control information is as valid now as it was then. Wheat streak mosaic, which is probably native to southern Alberta, was first recognized here in 1952. In both 1952 and 1953, wheat streak mosaic caused severe damage to a number of winter and spring wheat crops. It did so again on winter and spring wheats in 1992 in the Claresholm to Mossleigh area. This disease can be controlled or reduced to a minimum by following certain cultural and agronomic practices. The following information is provided to answer some of the questions being asked by farmers about wheat streak mosaic and to suggest methods for its control.

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