Publications

Next agricultural policy framework : Phase 2 — What we heard report

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2022.

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Next agricultural policy framework : what we heard report : virtual consultations and on-line engagement June 11, 2021 through July 02, 2021

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2021.

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What we heard report : Canadian Agricultural Partnership in-person consultations and on-line engagement January through March, 2018

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In July 2017 federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture, endorsed the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Consultation and engagement sessions were held in winter 2018 to obtain... More ≫

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In July 2017 federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture, endorsed the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Consultation and engagement sessions were held in winter 2018 to obtain feedback on what the suite of the Partnership-funded programs in Alberta should look like. Consultation during this period included three facilitated sessions in Edmonton, Lethbridge and Grande Prairie with representatives of industry organizations. As well, an online survey was made available to all agriculture stakeholders to get a more broad scope of opinions.

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Next agricultural policy framework : what we heard report : Canadian Agricultural Partnership in-person consultations and on-line engagement March 30, 2017 through May 8, 2017

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2018.

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Food waste study

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This study provides a high level assessment of opportunities and challenges in diverting food waste from landfill for Alberta's food processing and grocery sectors. The study also: identifies a ... More ≫

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This study provides a high level assessment of opportunities and challenges in diverting food waste from landfill for Alberta's food processing and grocery sectors. The study also: identifies a number of commercial and near-commercial technologies available to convert food waste into energy and other products; reviews current methods of disposal; explores options such as reuse, recover, and recycle/repurpose; reviews activities in other jurisdictions; and considers clustering opportunities.

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An organic waste inventory for Alberta’s agrifood sector

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The agriculture and food-processing industries are an important contributor to Alberta's economy. Despite the positive growth of the agriculture and food manufacturing sector, there is limited... More ≫

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The agriculture and food-processing industries are an important contributor to Alberta's economy. Despite the positive growth of the agriculture and food manufacturing sector, there is limited understanding of the by-products and residues left behind. The goal of this study was to create an organic waste inventory for Alberta that could help match waste products to end users as well as reveal opportunities for on-site waste reduction and diversion. The scope of the study was limited to four subsectors of the food and agriculture sector: food-processing facilities, livestock operations, grocery stores and residential yard waste.

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Sustainability indicators, tools and reporting systems for agri-food products

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Commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, this report presents the findings of an analysis of food system sustainability measurement, certification and reporting initiatives of... More ≫

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Commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, this report presents the findings of an analysis of food system sustainability measurement, certification and reporting initiatives of relevance for the Alberta agriculture and food sector, along with market access considerations.

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Life cycle assessment in agriculture : potential applications, social license and market access

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Life cycle assessment is a formalized methodology that provides a quantitative approach to understanding the distribution of resource demands and environmental impacts along food product supply... More ≫

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Life cycle assessment is a formalized methodology that provides a quantitative approach to understanding the distribution of resource demands and environmental impacts along food product supply chains, as well as key mitigation levers. This report identifies options for the use of life cycle assessment which might be adopted or adapted for use by industry and government regulators in Alberta.

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Environmental footprint of egg : agri-food production in Alberta

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Presents results and key findings from a 2012-2014 project aimed to set out a scientifically robust and transparent environmental assessment of current egg production in Alberta through life cycle... More ≫

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Presents results and key findings from a 2012-2014 project aimed to set out a scientifically robust and transparent environmental assessment of current egg production in Alberta through life cycle assessment.

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Environmental footprinting : water footprinting

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With increasing demands on the world’s water resources, the concept of water footprinting is beginning to gain traction. This fact sheet explains the concept of a "water footprint" and what this... More ≫

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With increasing demands on the world’s water resources, the concept of water footprinting is beginning to gain traction. This fact sheet explains the concept of a "water footprint" and what this may mean for Alberta agricultural producers.

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