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Alberta approved farmers’ markets : program guidelines

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The Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program creates an operational framework that provides direction and guidance to approved farmers’ markets in Alberta. The Program requirements ensure that... More ≫

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The Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program creates an operational framework that provides direction and guidance to approved farmers’ markets in Alberta. The Program requirements ensure that Alberta approved farmers’ markets are meeting minimum operational requirements.

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Promoting your Alberta approved farmers' market [2022]

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Provides information on promoting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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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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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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Evaluating your Alberta approved farmers' market [2020]

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This publication is meant to help in the evaluation of a farmers' market, to identify areas of improvement and enable market growth. All aspects of a farmers' market are covered, including... More ≫

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This publication is meant to help in the evaluation of a farmers' market, to identify areas of improvement and enable market growth. All aspects of a farmers' market are covered, including operations, revenue, vendors, management, board of directors or advisory committee, the sponsor and customers.

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Governance at a glance : marketing board and commission secret ballot voting

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This document provides information about secret ballot voting to Alberta’s 20 agricultural marketing boards and commissions.

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Organizing local food events in Alberta

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This document has been created by the Explore Local Initiative to help event organizers plan a local food event. It includes reasons to choose local and it explains a variety of formats for... More ≫

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This document has been created by the Explore Local Initiative to help event organizers plan a local food event. It includes reasons to choose local and it explains a variety of formats for presenting local foods to guests. It also discusses the challenges of sourcing the best ingredients and shares tips learned from past events.

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Best practices guidebook : food hub vendor manual

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This Best Practices Guidebook: Food Hub Vendor Manual is for food hubs and other food-related businesses that are conducting aggregation and distribution. The manual has been developed by Alberta... More ≫

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This Best Practices Guidebook: Food Hub Vendor Manual is for food hubs and other food-related businesses that are conducting aggregation and distribution. The manual has been developed by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry through a pilot with The Organic Food Box and their vendors. This manual is intended as a resource for current and potential growers, processors and others working within a food hub model. The focus is on vendors (also called suppliers) and summarizes basic operations, as well as policies and procedures, to help guide vendors in meeting the demands of the food hub.

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Best practices guidebook : food hub grower manual

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This manual helps growers meet pre- and post-harvest standards required by food hubs and grower co-operatives, local food service establishments and other direct market customers. Establishing... More ≫

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This manual helps growers meet pre- and post-harvest standards required by food hubs and grower co-operatives, local food service establishments and other direct market customers. Establishing best practices enables the food hub and its growers to prepare for and pass internal audits.

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Alberta approved farmers’ markets : program guidelines [2016 edition]

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The Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program creates an operational framework that provides direction and guidance to approved farmers’ markets in Alberta. The Program requirements ensure that... More ≫

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The Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program creates an operational framework that provides direction and guidance to approved farmers’ markets in Alberta. The Program requirements ensure that Alberta approved farmers’ markets are meeting minimum operational requirements.

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