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Alberta Farm Safety Program : planning a farm safety initiative

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A resource to help people who are planning a farm safety initiative.

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Nutrient management planning guide

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The Nutrient Management Planning Guide for Alberta is a resource for developing field-scale nutrient management plans. The primary objective of this guide is to facilitate nutrient management... More ≫

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The Nutrient Management Planning Guide for Alberta is a resource for developing field-scale nutrient management plans. The primary objective of this guide is to facilitate nutrient management planning in Alberta. Information within the guide draws from theory, critical procedures and Alberta-specific considerations. The guide is laid out in eight modules, which are further divided into chapters that address specific topics.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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Biodiversity conservation guide for farmers and ranchers in Alberta

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The guide begins by defining biodiversity and explaining its importance to agricultural producers and to our world. In the next section, the guide explains six basic principles of biodiversity... More ≫

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The guide begins by defining biodiversity and explaining its importance to agricultural producers and to our world. In the next section, the guide explains six basic principles of biodiversity conservation and, for each principle, lists supporting actions. These general principles and actions can be adapted to suit your own situation. If you farm or ranch in ways that are guided by these six principles, then you likely already know a great deal about your land and its ecological characteristics – about how living things interact with and respond to each other and their physical environment. The guide concludes with information to help you take action to conserve biodiversity. It outlines the steps in developing and implementing a biodiversity conservation plan. And it lists agencies that provide financial/technical assistance to Alberta farmers and ranchers for biodiversity conservation.

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Cow/calf operations and greenhouse gases

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The primary purpose of this publication is to assist producers in implementing greenhouse gas management practices. It provides information on various management strategies associated with the... More ≫

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The primary purpose of this publication is to assist producers in implementing greenhouse gas management practices. It provides information on various management strategies associated with the reduction and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Many of the practices outlined in the booklet have the potential to improve production efficiency as well as having positive results in the removal or reduction of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

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