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Starting an Alberta approved farmers' market

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This fact sheet provides information for organizations interested in starting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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Alberta's drought response plan : preparing the province for drought

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan... More ≫

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan is to protect the health and safety of Albertans from the impacts of drought. This information sheet explains the five stages of drought response and drought response tools.

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Alberta drought response plan

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health... More ≫

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. The plan outlines: five stages of Alberta's drought response; the roles and responsibilities of partners, including government, to help everyone collaborate and communicate; regulatory and non-regulatory approaches and tools that may be used in various drought conditions; and how and when emergencies would be declared as a last resort.

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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership : Phase 3 — What we heard report

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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched in April 2023 and is a five-year framework, with a cost-shared federal-provincial investment of $508 million over five... More ≫

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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched in April 2023 and is a five-year framework, with a cost-shared federal-provincial investment of $508 million over five years towards strategic programs and services for the agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation committed to following up with stakeholders in the fall of 2023 to identify if gaps and opportunities can be addressed through program changes in year two, beginning April 2024. Input from the Sustainable CAP stakeholder engagement has helped inform program adjustments that will enable the framework to best serve Alberta’s agriculture sector.

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Trends in retail

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The retail sector plays a vital role in the marketplace. The business landscape is changing. Industry structure evolves, as do the strategies used to capture dollars from an increasingly diverse... More ≫

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The retail sector plays a vital role in the marketplace. The business landscape is changing. Industry structure evolves, as do the strategies used to capture dollars from an increasingly diverse customer base. The Trends in Retail newsletter contains items that analyze developments in the food service and grocery sectors.

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Agricultural service boards

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Describes the role and activities of agricultural service boards, which are responsible for implementing and enforcing legislative requirements under the Agricultural Service Board Act, the Weed... More ≫

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Describes the role and activities of agricultural service boards, which are responsible for implementing and enforcing legislative requirements under the Agricultural Service Board Act, the Weed Control Act, the Agricultural Pests Act, and the Soil Conservation Act, and assist with the control of animal disease under the Animal Health Act.

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Purchasing honey bees or equipment in Alberta : questions to ask and things to consider

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This resource outlines important questions to ask and things to consider when planning to purchase honey bees or beekeeping equipment in Alberta.

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Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council strategic plan

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The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council is a provincial government regulatory agency established by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act to supervise, and advise the Minister... More ≫

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The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council is a provincial government regulatory agency established by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act to supervise, and advise the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry on matters relating to Alberta's agricultural marketing boards and commissions. Marketing Council develops its strategic plan on a three-year cycle and reviews the plan each year.

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Livestock genetics

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Introduction to Alberta's livestock genetics industry, which provides high-quality live animals, semen, embryos and related products and services to customers around the world. Alberta is a source... More ≫

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Introduction to Alberta's livestock genetics industry, which provides high-quality live animals, semen, embryos and related products and services to customers around the world. Alberta is a source of high quality disease-free livestock and world-renowned genetics.

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Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program guidelines

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This resource contains an overview of the Government of Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, including a description of the program, the investment tax credit, applicant... More ≫

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This resource contains an overview of the Government of Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, including a description of the program, the investment tax credit, applicant eligibility requirements, program application steps, and related program information including eligible expenditures, recognition, communication, confidentiality, definitions, and guidance for applicants to prepare a proposed investment plan and a Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) statement.

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