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Starting an Alberta approved farmers' market

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This fact sheet provides information for organizations interested in starting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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Considerations when developing Alberta approved farmers’ market rules

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This resource is intended to be used as a reference when market organizers are developing rules for their farmers’ market. It provides broad topic areas for consideration.

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Small community opportunity program : application guidelines

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The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local... More ≫

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The Small Community Opportunity Program provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local economic development and small business supports. Applicants are encouraged to review these guidelines before starting the application process.

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Video ante-mortem inspection : guidance for producers and abattoir operators

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and... More ≫

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and guidelines to help VAMI participants meet the program requirements.

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Food news [2024]

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events;... More ≫

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The Food and Bio Processing Branch publishes the monthly Food News to inform Alberta’s food, beverage and agricultural processing industries about the following topics: webinars and events; industry support programs; funding opportunities; resources; regulatory updates; Alberta Food Processors Association courses/programming; and, Food Processing Development Centre information.

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Agriculture statistics factsheet

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Provides a condensed collection of statistics on Alberta's agriculture, food and beverage industries. Topics include GDP, Census of Agriculture, employment, livestock inventories/prices, food and... More ≫

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Provides a condensed collection of statistics on Alberta's agriculture, food and beverage industries. Topics include GDP, Census of Agriculture, employment, livestock inventories/prices, food and beverage manufacturing activity, honey production, greenhouse industry statistics, land and precipitation, population and farms, field crops, farm cash receipts, net farm income and farm operating expenses, capital investment and agri-food exports.

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On-farm slaughter operation : potable water testing

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Offers information for on-farm slaughter operations on potable water and water sources, laboratory testing and results, and water sampling and testing information, to help operators ensure they... More ≫

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Offers information for on-farm slaughter operations on potable water and water sources, laboratory testing and results, and water sampling and testing information, to help operators ensure they are using safe and potable water in their processing facilities. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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Specified risk material : On-farm slaughter operations (OFSO)

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Specified risk material refers to cattle tissues that potentially contain bovine spongiform encephalopathy infectivity. This information sheet provides information on specified risk material for... More ≫

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Specified risk material refers to cattle tissues that potentially contain bovine spongiform encephalopathy infectivity. This information sheet provides information on specified risk material for anyone slaughtering cattle, including the requirements for transporting and the methods for the correct disposal of specified risk material.

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Agricultural societies infrastructure revitalization program

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The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program provides annual capital funding to help agricultural societies make major repairs to existing infrastructure. These resources are... More ≫

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The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program provides annual capital funding to help agricultural societies make major repairs to existing infrastructure. These resources are the grant program guidelines and application form.

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Large animal co-ownership : on-farm slaughter operation

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than... More ≫

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than 227 kg. Ownership of the large live animal is transferred when the on-farm slaughter operation sells the large live animal prior to slaughter.; this must be arranged prior to slaughter as the sale of uninspected meat remains illegal in Alberta.

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