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Terms and conditions : Growing Forward 2 Agri-Processing Automation and Efficiency Program

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Agri-Processing Automation and Efficiency Program, which provides financial support to agri-processors and producers for projects that stimulate... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Agri-Processing Automation and Efficiency Program, which provides financial support to agri-processors and producers for projects that stimulate improvements in the value-added food and agri-product processing sectors.

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Report on local food demand in the Edmonton Region

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This is the second study of regional demand for local food conducted in Alberta. It focused on Census District 11, which includes the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas of Sherwood Park, St.... More ≫

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This is the second study of regional demand for local food conducted in Alberta. It focused on Census District 11, which includes the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas of Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Stony Plain, Fort Saskatchewan, and other towns and villages in the region. Topics covered in the study include: consumer awareness, market value, market profiles and the growth potential of local food market channels; top local food items; gaps in the supply of local food items/attributes; production attributes and other motivators that attract consumers to local food; barriers to consumer support for local food; and consumer perceptions of food and agriculture issues.

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Growing Forward 2 Livestock Welfare – Producer Program terms and conditions

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Livestock Welfare Producer Program, which provides financial support to Alberta livestock producers to adopt best management practices and technologies that... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Livestock Welfare Producer Program, which provides financial support to Alberta livestock producers to adopt best management practices and technologies that improve livestock welfare, thereby enhancing competitiveness and sustainability.

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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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Relocation of livestock facilities planning guide

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This publication was developed to assist producers in identifying the environmental risks associated with their current livestock facilities, helping them determine how to mitigate the risks and... More ≫

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This publication was developed to assist producers in identifying the environmental risks associated with their current livestock facilities, helping them determine how to mitigate the risks and steps to consider when relocating facilities.

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Report on local food demand in the Calgary Region

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This is the first regional study to be conducted about demand for local food in Alberta. It focused on Census District 6, which includes the City of Calgary and the immediately adjacent region,... More ≫

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This is the first regional study to be conducted about demand for local food in Alberta. It focused on Census District 6, which includes the City of Calgary and the immediately adjacent region, including Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, High River, Olds and other towns and villages in the region. Topics covered in the study include: consumer awareness, market value, market profiles and the growth potential of local food market channels; top local food items; gaps in the supply of local food items/attributes; production attributes and other motivators that attract consumers to local food; barriers to consumer support for local food; and consumer perceptions of food and agriculture issues.

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Profile of the greenhouse industry in Alberta, 2014

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In 2014, the Economics Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) in collaboration with the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) conducted a comprehensive survey to update the... More ≫

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In 2014, the Economics Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) in collaboration with the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) conducted a comprehensive survey to update the “Profile of the Greenhouse Industry in Alberta” 2010 report with 2014 data. The project was funded by Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The report provides current benchmark data on greenhouse crop operations in Alberta. This includes size, distribution in different regions within the province, heating systems, water and energy use trends, labour, as well as opportunities and issues related to financing, environment, business climate and regulation, competitiveness with imports, and other benchmarks and future trends.

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Terms and conditions : Growing Forward 2 Regional Water Supply Strategic Program

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Regional Water Supply Strategic Program, which provides financial support to rural Alberta municipalities to assess the feasibility of developing existing... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Regional Water Supply Strategic Program, which provides financial support to rural Alberta municipalities to assess the feasibility of developing existing rural water supply pipelines and other rural water pipeline related infrastructure. The Program provides support for engineering, planning and other strategic feasibility studies and reports that relate directly to this infrastructure development.

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Plan for emerging possibilities in farm business management

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The “Plan for Emerging Possibilities in Farm Business Management” series of documents will assist modern farm managers consider new perspectives and new possibilities in the context of business... More ≫

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The “Plan for Emerging Possibilities in Farm Business Management” series of documents will assist modern farm managers consider new perspectives and new possibilities in the context of business planning and decision making. Thinking ahead with different perspectives and different guiding questions can ensure planning and decision making processes address the right issue at the right time in the right manner.

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Invasive plants in Alberta. Riparian areas

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the... More ≫

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the environment, health or economy. Know your responsibilities under the Act. Regardless of where plants are located, prevention is always the most effective approach in dealing with invasive plants.

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