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Farm Energy and Agri-Processing (FEAP) program eligibility

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Explains the requirements to be eligible for the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program's cost-sharing initiative to support agricultural producers who are upgrading components of their grain... More ≫

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Explains the requirements to be eligible for the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program's cost-sharing initiative to support agricultural producers who are upgrading components of their grain dryers to high-efficiency models.

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Natural gas submeters

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Explains the purpose of using a natural gas submeter to identify and analyze energy usage of particular interest in an agricultural operation . Explains how to determine the energy used at the... More ≫

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Explains the purpose of using a natural gas submeter to identify and analyze energy usage of particular interest in an agricultural operation . Explains how to determine the energy used at the meter when reading a natural gas bill.

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Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program : energy assessment providers

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Provides a list of third-party assessors that can be used by Alberta producers and agri-processors who wish to qualify for cost-sharing of energy assessments under the Farm Energy and... More ≫

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Provides a list of third-party assessors that can be used by Alberta producers and agri-processors who wish to qualify for cost-sharing of energy assessments under the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program.

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Farm upgrade to LED lighting

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Describes a case study of an Alberta colony farm that has retrofitted new LED lighting systems throughout their entire operation as a means of improving energy efficiency.

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Farm upgrade : high-efficiency boilers

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Describes a case study of an Alberta colony farm that has upgraded their boilers to high-efficiency models as a means of improving energy efficiency.

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What is a submeter?

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Explains the purpose of using a submeter in an agricultural operation and explains the types of submeter styles available to farmers.

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Beginning farmer guide : module 1 : making the decision to farm

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After completing this module, the farmer will have: - Evaluated what skills and knowledge you can bring to the farm operation. - Assessed your personality traits and values and considered how they... More ≫

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After completing this module, the farmer will have: - Evaluated what skills and knowledge you can bring to the farm operation. - Assessed your personality traits and values and considered how they align with the farm business. - Defined both life and business goals and analyzed how they relate to your career goals. - Developed a learning plan to fill in any gaps in skills, knowledge and experiences.

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Enduring powers of attorney in farm operations

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This fact sheet looks at an enduring power of attorney as an essential estate planning tool for farmers. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at an enduring power of attorney as an essential estate planning tool for farmers. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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