Publications

Best practice guide : the preparation for and verification of conservation cropping projects at reasonable level of assurance

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers... More ≫

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers and verifiers) with guidance on: GHG quantification considerations for agricultural offset projects/conservation cropping projects; general risks and data-related risks in conservation cropping projects; data integrity and controls to manage risks in conservation cropping projects; and sufficient and appropriate documentation and evidence for conservation cropping projects.

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Development of an offset suitability index to prioritize cultivated lands for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot

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This project is part of the development work needed for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot (SEACOP), which allows private landowners to contract for conversion of annually seeded land... More ≫

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This project is part of the development work needed for the SE Alberta Conservation Offset Pilot (SEACOP), which allows private landowners to contract for conversion of annually seeded land parcels to mixed native grassland. Metrics are needed to prioritize and determine suitability of parcels for conversion.

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Offset factors in the Dry Mixedgrass and Mixedgrass Natural Subregions

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This document identifies conservation offset factors for industrial disturbances in the Dry Mixedgrass and Mixedgrass natural subregions of Alberta.

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Predation management with a focus on coyotes

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The intent of this manual is to provide practical predation management options, along with pertinent background information on coyotes as the primary predator species sheep producers in Alberta encounter. More ≫

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The intent of this manual is to provide practical predation management options, along with pertinent background information on coyotes as the primary predator species sheep producers in Alberta encounter.

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Community shared agriculture study report : final report

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Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a direct marketing channel by which farmers sell shares or subscriptions for farm products to consumers. This study was tasked with surveying CSA... More ≫

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Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a direct marketing channel by which farmers sell shares or subscriptions for farm products to consumers. This study was tasked with surveying CSA operations in Alberta to compare the business models, pricing structure and performance of CSA operations, including detailed information about membership turnover, reasons for growth, marketing and production risk, business longevity, and market diversification.

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The Canada and Alberta Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program : manual for interpretation and guidelines for certified veterinarians. Version 9

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The intent of this document is to clarify roles and responsibilities of veterinarians participating in the Canada and Alberta Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program. The manual also... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to clarify roles and responsibilities of veterinarians participating in the Canada and Alberta Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program. The manual also describes processes and administrative procedures and serves as a reference document to assist practitioners to correctly interpret and implement the program conditions.

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Exporting grain, oilseeds and special crops to the United States

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This exporting publication is intended to help producers and others who are not familiar with the procedures of clearing grain, oilseeds or special crops shipments through United States Customs... More ≫

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This exporting publication is intended to help producers and others who are not familiar with the procedures of clearing grain, oilseeds or special crops shipments through United States Customs and Border Protection. This publication emphasizes areas that require specific knowledge and understanding when marketing grain in the United States.

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Local food supply chains in Alberta : case studies from the saskatoon, potato and lamb sectors : final report

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) commissioned this study to provide a broad picture of the market potential in various local food supply chains within the province. This exploratory... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) commissioned this study to provide a broad picture of the market potential in various local food supply chains within the province. This exploratory study examines various aspects of local food supply chains in Alberta, as exemplified by saskatoons, potatoes and lamb. For each product we considered mainstream supply chains that sell to major retail outlets, intermediated supply chains that involve intermediaries such as buying clubs, bakeries, restaurants or other businesses that sell to consumers, and direct supply chains where the producer sells directly to the consumer.

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Johne’s happens : Alberta Johne’s disease initiative

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This... More ≫

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This fact sheet presents summary of information about Johne’s disease, benefits of controlling the disease, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection, the importance of JD control program, JD risk assessment, JD management plan.

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Local food supply chains in Alberta : case studies from the differentiated beef sector

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This research project was commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in order to provide insights into the functioning of Alberta local food supply chains. As the demand for local... More ≫

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This research project was commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in order to provide insights into the functioning of Alberta local food supply chains. As the demand for local food grows in the province, ARD is looking for ways to encourage the development of supportive infrastructure that is necessary in order to meet the growing demand. This study is a pilot to examine one local food product – differentiated beef – across three types of local supply chains in Alberta: a direct marketing supply chain, an intermediated supply chain and a mainstream grocery supply chain. This pilot study will help to determine if future expansion of the research to other local products would be fruitful in terms of informing future policy and programs.

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