Publications

Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future : strategy measures

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's... More ≫

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's blueprint for the future of the irrigation industry in Alberta. In an effort to manage and measure each of these strategies, an annual measurement and reporting of results was implemented.

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Review and Appeal Regulation

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The Review and Appeal Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, prescribes the processes for reviews and appeals of decisions made by agricultural marketing boards or... More ≫

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The Review and Appeal Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, prescribes the processes for reviews and appeals of decisions made by agricultural marketing boards or commissions, enables the assessment and recovery of appeal costs, and establishes the rules for appointing the Appeal Tribunal members.

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Alberta Oat Growers Commission Regulation

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The Alberta Oat Growers Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Oat Growers Commission. The Regulation describes... More ≫

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The Alberta Oat Growers Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Oat Growers Commission. The Regulation describes how the Commission will administer the Alberta Oat Growers Plan and how delegated powers will be used. The Regulation describes service charges, the service charge refund process, and dealer licensing and reporting requirements.

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Status report : implementing agricultural strategies in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014-2024)

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014 – 2024) has 122 strategies supporting eight key economic, social and environmental outcomes. As a means of assessing the progress made towards achieving... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014 – 2024) has 122 strategies supporting eight key economic, social and environmental outcomes. As a means of assessing the progress made towards achieving the outcomes, various core and additional indicators are identified and regularly monitored, evaluated and reported on. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation implements and annually reports on agriculture-specific and agriculture-supported strategies. This report compiles implementation status of these strategies up to the end of 2021.

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Annual report land use changes in Alberta

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis.... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports are used when assessing future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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Sugar Beet Production and Marketing Regulation

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The Sugar Beet Production and Marketing Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers. The Regulation... More ≫

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The Sugar Beet Production and Marketing Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers. The Regulation describes how the Marketing Board will administer the Sugar Beet Marketing Plan and how delegated powers are going to be used. The Regulation also describes service charges, license requirements for producers and processors, production and marketing quota requirements, reporting requirements and prohibitions.

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Alfalfa Seed Commission Regulation

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The Alfalfa Seed Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alfalfa Seed Commission. The Regulation describes how the... More ≫

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The Alfalfa Seed Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alfalfa Seed Commission. The Regulation describes how the Commission will administer the Alfalfa Seed Plan and how delegated powers will be used. The Regulation describes licensing, service charges, the service charge refund process, and dealer reporting requirements.

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Water Act

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The Act supports and promotes the conservation and management of water, through the use and allocation of water in Alberta. It requires the establishment of a water management framework and sets... More ≫

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The Act supports and promotes the conservation and management of water, through the use and allocation of water in Alberta. It requires the establishment of a water management framework and sets out requirements for the preparation of water management plans. The Act addresses: Albertans’ rights to divert water and describes the priority of water rights among users; the types of instruments available for diversion and use of water and the associated processes for decision-making; and the range of enforcement measures available to ensure the goals of the Act are met.

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Animal Health Act

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The Animal Health Act enables the province to respond to animal diseases affecting animal health, public health, and food safety. The Act and its regulations are designed to control the spread of... More ≫

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The Animal Health Act enables the province to respond to animal diseases affecting animal health, public health, and food safety. The Act and its regulations are designed to control the spread of disease through inspections and surveillance, treatments, biosecurity measures, and control zones. The roles and duties of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian (CPV) of Alberta and inspectors are outlined. The Act requires an owner of an animal or authorized person to advise the CPV of suspected or confirmed reportable and notifiable diseases within 24 hours.

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ACO bulletin

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements,... More ≫

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements, industry groups and other stakeholders interested in keeping updated on the work of the ACO.

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