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Business basics for Alberta food processors : a planning guide

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The guide has been developed to provide emerging food processors with helpful business and marketing information essential to planning and operating a successful business.

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Agriculture business alternatives [2021]

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The Agriculture Business Alternatives fact sheets are designed to assist those looking to start a new agriculture or food business.

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Alberta Farm Safety Program : planning a farm safety initiative

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A resource to help people who are planning a farm safety initiative.

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Transition planning guide for agribusiness

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Transition planning is the process of planning to transfer the ownership (capital), management, and operations (labour) of an agribusiness to a child(ren), relative or other successor. This guide... More ≫

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Transition planning is the process of planning to transfer the ownership (capital), management, and operations (labour) of an agribusiness to a child(ren), relative or other successor. This guide breaks transition planning into three phases: readiness assessment, plan development, and plan implementation.

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Orientation manual for Agricultural Service Board (ASB) members

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This manual provides an introductory orientation for Agricultural Service Board members.

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Forest soils conservation : Alberta Forest Products Association/Land & Forest Service task force report

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Forest harvesting and reforestation operations disturb forest soils, ranging from beneficial to detrimental depending on the nature of the site and severity and extent of the disturbance. Because... More ≫

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Forest harvesting and reforestation operations disturb forest soils, ranging from beneficial to detrimental depending on the nature of the site and severity and extent of the disturbance. Because of the importance of the forest soil resource, the Land and Forest Service and the Alberta Forest Products Association established a working committee to analyze and make recommendations to ensure the conservation of forest soils. The committee was responsible for developing guidelines to assist both the industry and the government on the management of temporary roads, decking areas and skid trails as it relates to the impacts on forest soils. A separate task force will examine the effects of reforestation site treatments on forest soils. This Forest Soils Conservation Report is a guideline and working tool to address potential impacts on forest soils. It is to be used to assist in planning and making field assessments and to guide operational decisions.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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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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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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Geo-referencing guide

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Outlines the requirements for geo-referencing both the plan and digital file for survey plans and descriptive plans to be submitted to the Alberta Land Titles Office and for survey plans and... More ≫

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Outlines the requirements for geo-referencing both the plan and digital file for survey plans and descriptive plans to be submitted to the Alberta Land Titles Office and for survey plans and sketches to be submitted to Alberta Environment and Parks or the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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