Publications

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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The lifecycle of an energy development

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This one-page fact sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Office presents a flow chart outlining the lifecycle of an energy development project from original geophysical exploration to reclamation and... More ≫

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This one-page fact sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Office presents a flow chart outlining the lifecycle of an energy development project from original geophysical exploration to reclamation and remediation.

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Farmers' Advocate Office : about us

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This one-page tip sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Offices explains the variety of work the office does to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and... More ≫

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This one-page tip sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Offices explains the variety of work the office does to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and protected. Also included is a chart listing the various issues the office manages and their role in providing research, dispute resolution, advice and advocacy.

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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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Alberta’s slaughter licences : a summary of the types of slaughter licences issued by the Government of Alberta

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This fact sheet describes and compares the different types of slaughter licences issued by the Government of Alberta.

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Agricultural real estate transfers : 2002-2021

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Lists the average value, acreage and number of lands transfers by municipality and by agricultural capability of land as determined using the Canada Land Inventory (C.L.I.) rating system. Use of... More ≫

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Lists the average value, acreage and number of lands transfers by municipality and by agricultural capability of land as determined using the Canada Land Inventory (C.L.I.) rating system. Use of the C.L.I. rating system allows for comparison of the real estate value of land of similar productive capability.

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Meat curing

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A factsheet 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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Explained in brief : state of Alberta’s agri-food industries 2021 : value-added sector

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The Explained in Brief series provides short, bite-sized information pieces on economic trends and topics in agriculture and agri-food industries. This issue presents a high-level overview of the... More ≫

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The Explained in Brief series provides short, bite-sized information pieces on economic trends and topics in agriculture and agri-food industries. This issue presents a high-level overview of the state of agri-food industries, and of structural aspects in the food value-added sector.

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