Publications

How to be a farmers’ market vendor

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information to vendors and potential vendors on selling at farmers' markets. The information is directed at both food and non-food vendors.

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Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in domestic sheep and goats : Significance to and role of Alberta producers

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Although not a reportable or notifiable disease, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae more commonly referred to as M.ovi, is a bacterium that can contribute to respiratory disease infections in domestic... More ≫

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Although not a reportable or notifiable disease, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae more commonly referred to as M.ovi, is a bacterium that can contribute to respiratory disease infections in domestic sheep/goats that generally do not cause significant losses in these flocks/herds. In wild bighorn sheep, however, M.ovi infection can be fatal, and can be the cause of whole-herd die-offs. This fact sheet discusses symptoms, mode of transmission, and who to contact if a producer suspects that they may have M. ovi in their domestic flock/herd. It increases awareness of the dangers this disease could pose to wild bighorn sheep populations located in close proximity to domestic sheep/goats, and provides contact information that can be used by sheep/goat producers to access available funding programs for testing/fencing, etc if they are located in/near bighorn ranges.

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Next agricultural policy framework : Phase 2 — What we heard report

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2022.

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Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program : manual for owners and cervid farm operators

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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal, transmissible, and progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting domestic cervids such as elk and deer. Recognising the seriousness of this reportable... More ≫

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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal, transmissible, and progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting domestic cervids such as elk and deer. Recognising the seriousness of this reportable disease in the animal population, the federal government developed the CWD Herd Certification Program (HCP) in order to create clear and consistent national standards to support the domestic cervid industry through integrating good animal husbandry with sound biosecurity practices designed to avoid or minimise the spread of CWD. Provinces are empowereed to administer their own programs in an effort to tailor the Program to address specific regional needs while also maintaining conformity with national standards. This comprehensive manual provides clear and accurate advice to Alberta owners and cervid farm operators contemplating enrolment and those who are currently enrolled in the Program.

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Alberta Lamb Producers plebiscite directive (2022)

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The Alberta Lamb Producers plebiscite directive (2022) is made by the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council under section 5.1 of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. The directive... More ≫

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The Alberta Lamb Producers plebiscite directive (2022) is made by the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council under section 5.1 of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. The directive is intended to govern a plebiscite of Alberta's lamb producers on the question of the Alberta Lamb Producers' service charge model.

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Determining equivalent protective layers and constructed liners

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This technical guideline purpose is to provide a consistent method for calculating the hydraulic conductivity of naturally occurring protective layers and constructed earthen liners in order to... More ≫

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This technical guideline purpose is to provide a consistent method for calculating the hydraulic conductivity of naturally occurring protective layers and constructed earthen liners in order to determine if a liner is equivalent to or greater than the requirements set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Farm direct marketing eggs : what you need to know [2022]

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This fact sheet provides information about uninspected, ungraded eggs that must only be sold by the producer and cannot be sold by an intermediary. The eggs can only be sold to the end consumer... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information about uninspected, ungraded eggs that must only be sold by the producer and cannot be sold by an intermediary. The eggs can only be sold to the end consumer and not to anyone who will use them as ingredients in products they will in turn sell to the end consumer.

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How to write a program : guidance for slaughter and meat processing operations

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Written control programs, also commonly known as work instructions, are important in the production of safe food and the proper handling of animals. This guidebook outlines the components... More ≫

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Written control programs, also commonly known as work instructions, are important in the production of safe food and the proper handling of animals. This guidebook outlines the components necessary for a thorough written program required in Alberta’s Meat Inspection Act (MIA), Meat Inspection Regulation (MIR), and Meat Facility Standards (MFS) and provides an example of a written program and a supporting record.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Alberta century farm and ranch award : a storied family tradition

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Through the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award program, the Alberta government recognizes the families who built the foundation of prairie farming and ranching. The program recognizes families... More ≫

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Through the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award program, the Alberta government recognizes the families who built the foundation of prairie farming and ranching. The program recognizes families for owning and actively operating the same land for 100 years or more. This publication traces the timeline of this awards program, tells some farm family stories, and provides a list of historic documents that can be used by award applicants to support the establishment of their operations.

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