Publications

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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Methods to price your products [2021]

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Describes cost-based pricing, competition-based pricing, and customer-based pricing as the three main ways that sellers set prices for their products.

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Marketing essentials

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To succeed, any business must make its products or services known to potential buyers. Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and... More ≫

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To succeed, any business must make its products or services known to potential buyers. Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and prepare to create marketing materials.

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Bulk milk grader manual and study guide [2020]

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working... More ≫

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working knowledge of this information is part of the requirement for a bulk milk grader licence in Alberta. A bulk mild grader is responsible for taking samples of a producer's raw milk for the purposes of monitoring food safety on behalf of the government and Alberta Milk. The samples are used for determining the raw milk’s quality, components, and obtaining data to determine the milk grade. Raw milk refers to milk that has not been pasteurized. The bulk milk grader is responsible for accepting or rejecting the raw milk at a dairy farm.

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Keep Alberta free of African swine fever – report wild boar

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Information poster to make people aware of African Swine Fever, and to encourage people to report wild boar at large.

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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This fact sheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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Forest jobs action plan

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Provides an overview of the Government of Alberta's action plan to support a sustainable, long-term supply of forest jobs and fibre access for Alberta's forest industry.

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Inspection requirements for interprovincial movement of honey bees into and through Alberta

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens 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 across or into the... More ≫

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens 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 across or into the province of Alberta.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : black soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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Production costs and returns ($/acre) : brown soils

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as... More ≫

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These regional forecasts are published annually by the AgriProfit$ business analysis and research program. Figures are based on current cost of production information from the program, as well as estimates of expected revenues and costs from various sources.

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