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On-farm slaughter operation technical guide : Meat Inspection Regulation

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A technical guide of regulatory requirements for parties interested in conducting an on-farm slaughter operation.

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Grant payments disclosure

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These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The... More ≫

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These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The payment data is available in files for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The data identifies: the ministry which provided the grant; the grant recipient; the payment amount; the program under which the grant was made; and whether the grant was funded by the Lottery Fund.

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Rural Utilities Act

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The Rural Utilities Act establishes the organization, governance, and makes provisions for the management of business and affairs, of rural utility associations. A rural utility association is an... More ≫

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The Rural Utilities Act establishes the organization, governance, and makes provisions for the management of business and affairs, of rural utility associations. A rural utility association is an incorporated entity of five or more persons, of which its main purpose is to supply to its members utility services for electricity, natural gas, water that is used primarily for domestic purposes, and sewage. The Act enables rural utility associations to finance borrowings through a loan guarantee for provision of electrical services in rural areas.

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Potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry

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This report provides an estimate of the potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry and helps demonstrate that the existence of American foulbrood... More ≫

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This report provides an estimate of the potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry and helps demonstrate that the existence of American foulbrood and European foulbrood can cause significant economic losses for the beekeeping industry in Alberta if left unmanaged.

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Subsoil investigations for manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil... More ≫

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil investigation for a proposed manure storage facility or manure collection area.

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Manure Production Index 2001

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The data represents the relative amount of manure production in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which livestock production may contribute to nutrient loading,... More ≫

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The data represents the relative amount of manure production in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which livestock production may contribute to nutrient loading, pathogens and odour. The classes shown on the map are ranked between 0 (lowest) and 1 (highest). This resource was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.

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Rocky Mountain House Forest Area mountain pine beetle aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information available at the time of release from various surveys and reports.

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Evaluating manure belt dryers in Alberta layer barns : final report

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Presents the findings of a study conducted by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Egg Farmers of Alberta to investigate gaps related to the benefits, costs and challenges of using manure belt... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a study conducted by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Egg Farmers of Alberta to investigate gaps related to the benefits, costs and challenges of using manure belt dyers in layer barns. Supplemented by four fact sheets which provide an overview of the project and highlight the study's findings.

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Connecting agriculture to Alberta senior high school curriculum

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This guide provides an overview of connections to agriculture that can be developed for senior high school students around Alberta competencies, literacy and numeracy supports, and programs of... More ≫

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This guide provides an overview of connections to agriculture that can be developed for senior high school students around Alberta competencies, literacy and numeracy supports, and programs of study for Science, Social Studies, Health/Wellness and Career and Technology Studies courses.

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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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