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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta direct market beef enterprise

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a direct market beef enterprise. This information was generated by a group of producers/marketers who arrived ... More ≫

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a direct market beef enterprise. This information was generated by a group of producers/marketers who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable direct market beef enterprise.

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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta cheese production & marketing enterprise

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese ... More ≫

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese processors who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable cheese enterprise.

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Strawberry profit$ : profit planning tools for an Alberta strawberry enterprise

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a U-pick strawberry enterprise. This information was generated by a group of strawberry producers who arrived at a ... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides economic information on establishing and operating a U-pick strawberry enterprise. This information was generated by a group of strawberry producers who arrived at a consensus on investment, production, costs and revenues. This information is intended as a business planning tool. Managers will have to assess all the key production and financial variables that would influence the success of their enterprise.

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Alberta F.A.D.E.S : foreign animal disease emergency support plan

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible, under the Health of Animals Act, for eradication of foreign animal diseases in Canada. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the ... More ≫

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible, under the Health of Animals Act, for eradication of foreign animal diseases in Canada. This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the potential government organizations (federal, provincial and municipal) that may be required to provide the CFIA with the support needed to ensure the coordinated, efficient and effective prevention and/or eradication of a foreign animal disease in Alberta. The plan also presents an opportunity for private sector organizations to participate by developing emergency response plans to support the disease control effort.

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Direct marketing meats : selling lambs at Alberta approved farmers' markets

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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. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components ... 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. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture. Farmers' markets are the most common consumer direct marketing outlet for farm producers. Markets are located throughout Alberta and provide easy access to both producers and consumers. An internet address listing of farmers' markets in Alberta is included in the links section of this fact sheet. The Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program is an accreditation program that certifies farmers' markets across the province. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD) certification requires that 80 per cent of products sold must be produced locally. This logo identifies Alberta approved markets offering high quality Alberta produced products.

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A review of the competitive position of Alberta's primary beef production sector

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review), ... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide a compilation of key basic information elements (industry structure, markets, costing, competitor profiles, domestic and international issues review), supplemented by insights and analysis of their influence and impact on the primary Alberta beef industry. It should serve as a comprehensive source of information, which decision makers can fold into their own “knowledge set”, guiding their short and long term planning and decision making.

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Guidelines to beneficial management practices : environmental manual for poultry producers in Alberta

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These farm practices guidelines were developed for Alberta poultry producers through the co-operation of industry, government and interested stakeholders to create greater awareness and ... More ≫

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These farm practices guidelines were developed for Alberta poultry producers through the co-operation of industry, government and interested stakeholders to create greater awareness and understanding of beneficial management practices for the environment for poultry producers in Alberta. The guidelines are intended to provide a range of management options for poultry operations of various sizes. The objective is to use beneficial practices and nutrient management planning to reduce the impact of livestock production on soil, air and water.

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Local market expansion project. Alternative agricultural markets in Alberta, 2008 report

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Reports findings of a study conducted in 2008 to obtain information on four alternative market sectors for agricultural products and services: farmers’ markets, farm retail, farm activities, and ... More ≫

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Reports findings of a study conducted in 2008 to obtain information on four alternative market sectors for agricultural products and services: farmers’ markets, farm retail, farm activities, and the local food movement. The purpose of the study was two-fold: to obtain current information on each alternative market, including growth over the period from 2004 to 2008, along with continuing growth potential; and to obtain benchmark information on the proportion of these alternative markets that is made up of Alberta grown or made foods and to investigate Alberta consumers’ perceptions of local food.

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Conservation and logging on private land in Alberta

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This book gives practical information about the effects of timber harvesting on soil, water, wildlife, habitat and aesthetics. It also provides information to help you plan and conduct logging ... More ≫

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This book gives practical information about the effects of timber harvesting on soil, water, wildlife, habitat and aesthetics. It also provides information to help you plan and conduct logging with the sustainable use of these resources in mind.

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