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Catch basin design and management

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This fact sheet provides operators with information for designing, maintaining and managing a catch basin at a confined feeding operation as a method of controlling surface water runoff.

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Manure spreading regulations : manure incorporation

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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 ... More ≫

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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 measured from when the manure is first applied, unless that incorporation "would be impracticable." This factsheet is supplemental to the Manure Spreading Regulations factsheet and explains what is meant by "impracticable."

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act red tape reduction review : regulation amendments

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural ... More ≫

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation and Standards and Administration Regulation.

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AOPA red tape reduction regulatory review : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review engagement sessions held in September 2020.

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Quantification protocol for biogas production and combustion

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with wastewater treatment processes and with the operation of anaerobic digesters and biogas utilization systems. The protocol includes ... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with wastewater treatment processes and with the operation of anaerobic digesters and biogas utilization systems. The protocol includes opportunities for generating emission offsets from both solid and liquid waste streams.

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Livestock manure effects on groundwater quality in Alberta

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This study was completed to address limited Alberta-specific information on the effects of manure storage and handling on groundwater quality and improve understanding of the risk of ... More ≫

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This study was completed to address limited Alberta-specific information on the effects of manure storage and handling on groundwater quality and improve understanding of the risk of manure-management activities on groundwater.

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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for ... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This factsheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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Manure Production Index 2001

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The data represents the relative amount of manure production in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which livestock production may contribute to nutrient loading, ... More ≫

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The data represents the relative amount of manure production in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which livestock production may contribute to nutrient loading, pathogens and odour. The classes shown on the map are ranked between 0 (lowest) and 1 (highest). This resource was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.

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Evaluating manure belt dryers in Alberta layer barns : final report

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Presents the findings of a study conducted by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Egg Farmers of Alberta to investigate gaps related to the benefits, costs and challenges of using manure belt ... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a study conducted by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Egg Farmers of Alberta to investigate gaps related to the benefits, costs and challenges of using manure belt dyers in layer barns. Supplemented by four fact sheets which provide an overview of the project and highlight the study'sfindings.

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Definitions for frozen and snow-covered land

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This guideline provides definitions for frozen and snow-covered land as refereed to in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. It also provides methods to determine if land is frozen or ... More ≫

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This guideline provides definitions for frozen and snow-covered land as refereed to in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. It also provides methods to determine if land is frozen or snow-covered. These methods will help operators who are considering applying manure to identify whether the land is frozen or snow-covered.

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