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December 1, 2022
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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its...
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March 1, 2021
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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is...
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September 1, 2015
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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements...
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September 1, 2013
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This brochure provides an overview of a seven-year study implemented by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and partners to determine the potential risks of intensive livestock production to...
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January 1, 2011
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Odour management plans help producers identify where possible odour sources exist on their operation and provide solutions to manage odour from those sources.
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April 1, 2010
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This manual was prepared for Alberta producers to create a greater understanding of activities and strategies to reduce environmental risks and social concerns. It was written as a reference...
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October 1, 2008
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If proper manure management practices are followed, animal wastes can be utilized as a valuable nutrient resource rather than treated as a waste. Manure is an excellent “organic” fertilizer...
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March 1, 2008
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This fact sheet is intended to provide producers and farm managers with information on how to reduce ammonia emissions from livestock housing and manure storage facilities. By reducing ammonia...
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January 1, 2008
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The Nutrient Management Planning Guide for Alberta is a resource for developing field-scale nutrient management plans. The primary objective of this guide is to facilitate nutrient management...
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May 1, 2005
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Composting livestock manure can address some of the problems and concerns related to intensive livestock operations while providing many other benefits to producers.