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Alberta approved farmers' markets : market statistics

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The information contained in this document is compiled from approved farmers’ markets across Alberta. The information contained can help to provide a snapshot of the industry and help individual... More ≫

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The information contained in this document is compiled from approved farmers’ markets across Alberta. The information contained can help to provide a snapshot of the industry and help individual market organizers make decisions about their markets.

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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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Considerations when developing Alberta approved farmers’ market rules

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This resource is intended to be used as a reference when market organizers are developing rules for their farmers’ market. It provides broad topic areas for consideration.

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Meat curing

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A fact sheet on curing of meat. Information covers hazards associated with meat curing, curing ingredients, curing methods, and best practices for curing meat safely and successfully.

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Should I get honey bees? : things to consider

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This document covers reasons to get bees and the knowledge, time commitment, and cost of beekeeping. The reader should be able to determine if beekeeping is right for them after reading this document.

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What to expect when inspecting : honey bee colony inspections and results

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Resource on what is looked for during honey bee inspections and how to interpret results once the inspection is completed.

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Opportunity analysis Alberta co-packing sector : external report

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Reports the findings of an opportunity analysis of Alberta's co-packing sector. The analysis was conducted to determine the viability of co-packing and to identify considerations and examples for... More ≫

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Reports the findings of an opportunity analysis of Alberta's co-packing sector. The analysis was conducted to determine the viability of co-packing and to identify considerations and examples for successful co-packing businesses and recommendations on effective business models to foster growth in the food, natural health and personal care sectors in Alberta. This analysis includes a literature review of the impact co-packing services have on small to medium-sized businesses and fourteen interviews with co-packers and stakeholders conducted from January to March 2020. The opportunity analysis has been sorted into three sections: an overview of the North American and Alberta co-packing industry, the considerations for viable business models and best practices, and resources and supports.

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Distribution logistics

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This collection of four fact sheets presents innovative thinking and practical tips to help agricultural food producers and processors transport their goods to 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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