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Employment standards guide for farms and ranches : basic information for the farm and ranch industry

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the farm and ranch industry in Alberta. Includes information on pay, time off, breaks, and more.

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The Farm Implement and Dealership Act

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This brochure by the Farmers' Advocate Office summarizes information about the Farm Implement and Dealership Act and the protections it grants to agricultural producers regarding warranty,... More ≫

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This brochure by the Farmers' Advocate Office summarizes information about the Farm Implement and Dealership Act and the protections it grants to agricultural producers regarding warranty, replacement parts, minimum requirements for sales contracts, and providing remedies if a new farm implement fails to perform.

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Food for thought newsletter

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The Food for Thought newsletter provides information and updates for the Food Safety Branch in Agriculture and Irrigation. Topics covered include updates from the branch, as well as tips and... More ≫

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The Food for Thought newsletter provides information and updates for the Food Safety Branch in Agriculture and Irrigation. Topics covered include updates from the branch, as well as tips and other information for food safety and animal welfare practices in farming and food processing operations.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Pigs by municipality

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Number of pigs located on farms, by census year and municipal district.

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Funding your agricultural business [2021]

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This three-part series of fact sheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating... More ≫

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This three-part series of fact sheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating the financing needed to start the new venture; identifying sources of financing, grants and other investment opportunities available in Alberta; and tips on how to approach a lender or investor.

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If an incident happens on your farm or ranch…

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This poster provides information on what to do when a workplace health or safety incident happens on your farm or ranch.

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What farm and ranch employers need to know

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult... More ≫

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult interdependent relationship with employer.

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2016 census of agriculture for Alberta : I. D. , M. D. , and county data by land-use region

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This publication presents farm and farm operator data taken from the 2016 Census of Agriculture, conducted on May 10, 2016. The data is specific to Alberta at the county, municipality, and... More ≫

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This publication presents farm and farm operator data taken from the 2016 Census of Agriculture, conducted on May 10, 2016. The data is specific to Alberta at the county, municipality, and improvement district level, which are equivalent to Census Consolidated Subdivisions.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for January , 2020

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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