Publications

Seed canola pollinators : a communication guide for seed companies and growers

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A guide to help both beekeepers and canola producers to understand the process of pollination and how to work together during the bloom season.

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Seed canola pollinators : a communication guide for agronomists and beekeepers

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A guide to help both beekeepers and canola producers to understand the process of pollination and how to work together during the bloom season.

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Building strength, inspiring hope : a provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention 2019 - 2024

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the... More ≫

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the development of new stakeholder-identified initiatives to meet the needs of the youth and families they serve.

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Proposed biodiversity stewardship area : Wildland Provincial Park in the Lower Athabasca Region

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management... More ≫

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management intent of the proposed protected area and current and proposed permitted activities.

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Grassland conservation tools project : summary report

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The report is a summary of an extensive literature search related to landscape conservation tools in North America and internationally. It identifies the types of conservation tools that could be... More ≫

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The report is a summary of an extensive literature search related to landscape conservation tools in North America and internationally. It identifies the types of conservation tools that could be tailored for application in Alberta to protect native prairie grasslands. Additional opportunities for future research are also outlined, which may help catalyze the formation of partnerships to protect Alberta's intact native grasslands. The report addresses Alberta's South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, Strategy 3.14b: exploring conservation approaches and tools for protecting intact native grasslands.

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Bulk milk grader manual and study guide [2018]

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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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Human resources essentials - Explore local

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Workshop material used at a one-day workshop on human resource management through the lens of the specific challenges faced by Alberta's agri-food entrepreneurs.

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Alfalfa insect survey

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The insect survey underway will allow the establishment of baseline population numbers for alfalfa insects, document population range expansion by known pest species, and identify the presence and... More ≫

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The insect survey underway will allow the establishment of baseline population numbers for alfalfa insects, document population range expansion by known pest species, and identify the presence and range of any potential new risk species. The benefits of the insect survey will help inform ongoing and future surveillance work, allowing for informed integrated pest management practices.

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Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in surface water sources for agricultural usage

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This fact sheet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cyanobacteria in sources of surface water used for agricultural purposes. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are natural... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cyanobacteria in sources of surface water used for agricultural purposes. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are natural inhabitants of surface waters and are widely present in dugouts and reservoirs. However, they can become a problem when conditions promote rapid growth and eventual death and decomposition.

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Evaluation of business risk management strategies for hog production in Alberta (2008-2012)

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This paper assesses the magnitude of margin losses by Alberta hog producers in the period 2008 to 2012 that could have been reduced or avoided had they used certain business risk management... More ≫

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This paper assesses the magnitude of margin losses by Alberta hog producers in the period 2008 to 2012 that could have been reduced or avoided had they used certain business risk management strategies. Three price risk management strategies are analysed and compared to selling hogs in the cash market: routine hedging, selective hedging, and forward contracting. In addition, the Hog Price Insurance Program offered by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is evaluated for the September 2012 hog contract settlement.

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