Publications

Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : review of existing health related requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the applicability of parts 1-29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code with the unique considerations of farm and ranch work. They have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 6 : review of occupational health and safety education, training resources and certifications technical working group

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and... More ≫

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and certification requirements the agriculture sector will be able to use or find useful. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : review of existing health related requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups 3 & 4 considered the applicability of parts 1-29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code with the unique considerations of farm and ranch work. They have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 5 : Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) : best practices in agriculture

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This working group assisted with the review of current best practices related to healthy and safe operations on farms and ranches, and provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations on the best... More ≫

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This working group assisted with the review of current best practices related to healthy and safe operations on farms and ranches, and provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations on the best practices prevalent in the agricultural sector. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : labour relations code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : employment standards code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Alberta clubroot management plan

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The objective of the Clubroot Management Plan is to minimize yield losses due to clubroot and reduce the further spread and buildup of clubroot in canola, mustard and market garden vegetable... More ≫

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The objective of the Clubroot Management Plan is to minimize yield losses due to clubroot and reduce the further spread and buildup of clubroot in canola, mustard and market garden vegetable fields in Alberta.

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Evaluating livestock use of boreal grazing lands : Little Smoky River project

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This project highlights the importance of considering livestock preferences for different community types when developing a range management plan for a grazing operation, especially when this... More ≫

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This project highlights the importance of considering livestock preferences for different community types when developing a range management plan for a grazing operation, especially when this includes creating tame pastures. any range management plan needs to be tailored to the specific ranching operation that is being developed for, giving consideration to the unique characteristics of the landbase, plant community types present, other resource values and the available resources, goals, time and commitment of the manager.

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Evaluating livestock use of boreal grazing lands : Little Smoky River project summary report

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On northern Alberta grazing leases it is a common practice to clear some forested areas and develop those areas as tame pastures. This report summarizes the findings a study conducted in the... More ≫

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On northern Alberta grazing leases it is a common practice to clear some forested areas and develop those areas as tame pastures. This report summarizes the findings a study conducted in the Valleyview area to monitor cattle use of rangeland plant communities and to study the influence that tame pasture has on overall livestock distribution throughout the grazing disposition.

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Range management during a drought

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Drought can occur when precipitation in an area is well below normal. The low moisture conditions must be sustained over a period of time. A few months of little or no precipitation is not... More ≫

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Drought can occur when precipitation in an area is well below normal. The low moisture conditions must be sustained over a period of time. A few months of little or no precipitation is not necessarily a drought, but can trigger one. Above average temperature or consistently high winds can increase evaporation and exaggerate drought conditions. Signs of drought include low soil moisture reserves, no surface water and limited vegetation growth.

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