Publications

Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Weyerhaeuser Company - Pembina forest management plan/agreement area-specific addendum [2023]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to the Weyerhaeuser Pembina FMA. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to the Weyerhaeuser Pembina FMA. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2023. Where a rule in the addendum and a rule in the provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the addendum governs. FMP-specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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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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Promoting your Alberta approved farmers' market [2022]

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Provides information on promoting an Alberta approved farmers’ market.

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Alberta crop report [2022]

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes,... More ≫

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes, including drought monitoring and forecasting of production insurance payments. The report is also used to validate some of the Alberta crop estimates generated by Statistics Canada. Data for the report is collected through regular surveys on moisture and crop conditions, progress of seeding and harvesting, insect and disease situation, yield potential and crop quality, etc., along with information from other sources. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has delivered the Alberta Crop Reporting Program to clients since 1940.

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Monthly livestock slaughter summary [2021]

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Tables in this monthly publication provide a summary of Canadian and U.S. livestock slaughter by month, quarter, and cumulative year-to-date for the current year, with comparisons to the previous year. More ≫

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Tables in this monthly publication provide a summary of Canadian and U.S. livestock slaughter by month, quarter, and cumulative year-to-date for the current year, with comparisons to the previous year.

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Worker training : How to ensure workers are well trained

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This document outlines the training requirements for slaughter and meat processing operators, as required under the Meat Inspection Regulation and Meat Facility Standards. It explains the... More ≫

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This document outlines the training requirements for slaughter and meat processing operators, as required under the Meat Inspection Regulation and Meat Facility Standards. It explains the objective of each training requirement and how to meet the objectives.

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How to be a farmers’ market vendor

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information to vendors and potential vendors on selling at farmers' markets. The information is directed at both food and non-food vendors.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Manning Forest Products forest management plan/agreement area-specific addendum [2022]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Agreement-specific ground rules which apply to the Manning Forest Products FMA. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Agreement-specific ground rules which apply to the Manning Forest Products FMA. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2022. Where a rule in the Addendum and a rule in the Provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the Addendum governs. FMA specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes. These are meant to be a small list related to specific FMP requirements and not a preferred deviation or exceptions from the provincial OGRs.

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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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Cost and return benchmarks for crops and forages : grey wooded soil zone

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The AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research Program collects information that is used to generate key cropping benchmarks for the major soil zones of Alberta. Annual benchmark reports enable... More ≫

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The AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research Program collects information that is used to generate key cropping benchmarks for the major soil zones of Alberta. Annual benchmark reports enable producers to compare their productive, economic and financial performance to similar farming operations locally and provincially. Benchmark analysis is the first step in identifying cropping strengths and weaknesses. These reports contain cost and return information, and farm level financial performance.

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