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Basic design of a lease agreement for cows

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This document addresses some of the issues renters and landlords will need to consider when renting pasture or “boarding” cows.

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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for crop producers in Alberta

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This manual was prepared for Alberta crop producers to create greater understanding of beneficial environmental practices for crop production. It was developed through the cooperation of... More ≫

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This manual was prepared for Alberta crop producers to create greater understanding of beneficial environmental practices for crop production. It was developed through the cooperation of government, industry, and interested stakeholders. Information presented in this manual is based on the best available research data and years of experience. The manual provides a range of management options so producers can choose those alternatives best suited to their own operation.

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Questions and answers about farm debt

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This fact sheet addresses some of the common, and some not-so-common, questions asked by farmers about the legal implications of debt. More detailed information on the laws governing debt is... More ≫

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This fact sheet addresses some of the common, and some not-so-common, questions asked by farmers about the legal implications of debt. More detailed information on the laws governing debt is available in the publications Farm Debt: The Legal Implications Including the Personal Property Security Act, Agdex 817-12, and Alberta Personal Property Security Act, Agdex 817-13. This fact sheet is not a substitute for legal advice because farm debt can have complex tax and legal implications. Readers are advised to seek professional assistance with their specific concerns about farm debt.

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Identifying alternatives : what are the possibilities?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the information. For those interested in starting a farm-based business, this fact sheet will help you brainstorm some enterprise ideas and come up with a ranked list of specific specific enterprise ideas in the order in which they fulfill your goals and objectives.

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Marketing : will it sell?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the information. Good marketing skills are especially important for new or unusual enterprises. This fact sheet addresses the basic research skills needed to evaluate the market for a new enterprise.

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Profitability : will it make money?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. Worksheets in each fact sheet help you personalize the information. This fact sheet introduces farm management tools to help you answer specific questions about the profitability of a proposed business.

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Production requirements : do you have the resources?

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. This fact sheet is intended to help identify and think about... More ≫

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Ag-Alternatives is a series of fact sheets designed to help you evaluate the feasibility of a new agricultural or rural based business. This fact sheet is intended to help identify and think about any production-related requirements of a new enterprise or product that you want to develop on your farm or acreage,

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Decision making : will you start a new enterprise?

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This last of seven fact sheets in the Ag-Alternatives series outlines a decision-making framework to help those interested in establishing a new farm business. It also includes information on... More ≫

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This last of seven fact sheets in the Ag-Alternatives series outlines a decision-making framework to help those interested in establishing a new farm business. It also includes information on business plans, and ends with 10 keys to success gathered from farmers who have started successful agricultural ventures.

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Management considerations in agricultural contracting

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture.

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Alberta Personal Property Security Act : what it means to farmers [2001]

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In 1990, the Government of Alberta passed the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) to govern dealings between creditors and debtors. This act modernized credit law in the province by amending or... More ≫

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In 1990, the Government of Alberta passed the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) to govern dealings between creditors and debtors. This act modernized credit law in the province by amending or repealing several acts, some of which traced their origins back to the nineteeth century. The PPSA applies to many transactions in which creditors obtain an interest in a debtorís personal property to secure payment or performance of an obligation. The act simplified registration procedures for security interests by creating the Personal Property Registry.

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