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Requirements for interprovincial movement of honey bees, queens and/or used equipment

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens and/or used equipment from outside of the province are required to apply for a permit. This guide outlines what is required in order to move bees into, through,... More ≫

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens and/or used equipment from outside of the province are required to apply for a permit. This guide outlines what is required in order to move bees into, through, or outside of the province.

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Farmers' Advocate Office advisory

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Advisories are issued by the Farmers' Advocate Office to bring attention to and provide clarification around issues facing Alberta's farmers.

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Hunting on agricultural public land : Recreational Access Regulation

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on public lands that are leased for agricultural purposes. The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on public lands that are leased for agricultural purposes. The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural leaseholder on public land to protect and care for the land and livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2023]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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Purchasing honey bees or equipment in Alberta : questions to ask and things to consider

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This resource outlines important questions to ask and things to consider when planning to purchase honey bees or beekeeping equipment in Alberta.

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Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award : nomination form

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Information about the Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award, which was created to recognize agricultural societies for their innovation and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.... More ≫

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Information about the Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award, which was created to recognize agricultural societies for their innovation and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes information on how to apply for the award.

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Farmers' Advocate Office annual report

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The Farmers' Advocate Office serves as a resource for Alberta farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized,... More ≫

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The Farmers' Advocate Office serves as a resource for Alberta farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood, and protected. The annual reports contains financial information of the Office and highlights some of the key activities of and issues facing the Office during the fiscal year.

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Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Rural gas utility franchise areas

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This map presents the rural gas utility franchise areas.

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Agricultural leaseholders & hunting : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)

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The Recreational Access Regulation was created in 2003 under the Public Lands Act to ensure the agricultural leaseholder has the ability to protect and care for the land and their livestock, while... More ≫

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The Recreational Access Regulation was created in 2003 under the Public Lands Act to ensure the agricultural leaseholder has the ability to protect and care for the land and their livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the rights and responsibilities of an agricultural leaseholder under the regulation.

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