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Safe meat handling : customer tips for keeping meat products safe

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This information sheet describes how to keep your meat products safe after purchase. Information includes transporting meat products, storing meat products, preparing meat products and the... More ≫

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This information sheet describes how to keep your meat products safe after purchase. Information includes transporting meat products, storing meat products, preparing meat products and the importance of maintaining the original label of the meat product(s).

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Mould on carcasses : what you need to know

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This information sheet is about mould on carcasses, where it can be found and why it is found in a meat slaughter facility. The information includes myths about mould on meat and actions to help... More ≫

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This information sheet is about mould on carcasses, where it can be found and why it is found in a meat slaughter facility. The information includes myths about mould on meat and actions to help control mould growth.

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High-risk meat processing

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This fact sheet describes high-risk meat processing activities for on-farm slaughter operations, including grinding, fermenting, smoking, drying and canning. Information includes hazards... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes high-risk meat processing activities for on-farm slaughter operations, including grinding, fermenting, smoking, drying and canning. Information includes hazards associated with each high-risk meat processing activity and criteria required to manufacture a safe product.

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Essentials of pricing [2021]

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A series of fact sheets on setting prices for food products.

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Farm direct marketing : know the regulations. Meat and meat products

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended... More ≫

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This booklet highlights sections of pertinent legislation that applies to the production, processing and sale of meat and meat products regardless of where and how they are sold. It is intended for all those who sell food products directly to consumers at a farmers’ market, roadside stand, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture (CSA).

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Pricing meat products : an introduction [2015]

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Direct marketing your meat products is a big change in focus for many producers. With a commodity-based approach, selling your finished animal is the last step. When you sell direct to market,... More ≫

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Direct marketing your meat products is a big change in focus for many producers. With a commodity-based approach, selling your finished animal is the last step. When you sell direct to market, there is a lot more involved. You also have to manage processing, packaging and delivery and think about consumer demand. How do you capture today’s great opportunities in selling direct to the consumer while making a profit? This fact sheet covers a very important piece of the puzzle: pricing your meat products.

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Direct marketing meats : getting started

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This fact sheet is intended for producers who are thinking about selling meat products directly to consumers. It addresses these critical issues: how food and public safety impact your production... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended for producers who are thinking about selling meat products directly to consumers. It addresses these critical issues: how food and public safety impact your production and processing choices; where and how to sell your meat cuts; setting a fair and profitable price for your product; and questions to ask before engaging a processor.

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Direct marketing meats : selling meat at Alberta approved farmers' markets

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture. Farmers’ markets are the most common consumer direct marketing outlet for farm producers. Markets are located throughout Alberta and provide easy access to both producers and consumers. An internet address listing of farmers’ markets in Alberta is included in the links section of this fact sheet.

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Direct marketing meats : selling freezer lambs

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The basis of farm direct marketing is the trust relationship that develops between producers and consumers. Successful farm direct marketing depends on providing quality products in a clean and... More ≫

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The basis of farm direct marketing is the trust relationship that develops between producers and consumers. Successful farm direct marketing depends on providing quality products in a clean and customer-friendly environment. Farm-direct marketing requires a substantial time commitment. Agripreneurs need to devote long hours, seven-days-a-week, to produce and market their products. Considerable time is also needed to develop the close relationships with consumers. In addition, agripreneurs need to be able to manage their time efficiently in order to sell their products at multiple locations, such as at the farm gate and at farmers' markets. Farm direct marketers often start in the freezer lamb business by getting a lamb slaughtered and cut up for their own freezer. They then find themselves doing a few more for family and friends. The business grows from there.

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