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New venture guide to ag tourism

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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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Biosecurity for overseas travelers

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Biosecurity refers to practices designed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the introduction and incidental spread of disease among livestock and poultry. This fact sheet presents summary of... More ≫

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Biosecurity refers to practices designed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the introduction and incidental spread of disease among livestock and poultry. This fact sheet presents summary of information about the importance of biosecurity and measures to take for overseas travellers, how you can protect the agri-food industry here and abroad, and how to protect yourself and your family.

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The Ptarmigan Cirque trail

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Brochure on the route and points of interest of the Ptarmigan Cirque trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.

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Managing risk for farm direct and ag tourism ventures

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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. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components of risk... 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. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components of risk management for farm direct marketing and ag tourism ventures as it relates to liability issues.

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Facts on Kakwa Wildland Park

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Kakwa Wildland Park is located in a remote, rugged region at the northern edge of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Forested valleys, swift clear creeks, and mountain ridges. A jewel of a park. This... More ≫

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Kakwa Wildland Park is located in a remote, rugged region at the northern edge of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Forested valleys, swift clear creeks, and mountain ridges. A jewel of a park. This park is for wilderness travellers. The park was created to represent the Rocky Mountain Natural Region of Alberta.

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Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area

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Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area was officially established on December 20, 2000. This natural area covers approximately 25 square kilometres (1,233 hectares) preserving a special part of... More ≫

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Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area was officially established on December 20, 2000. This natural area covers approximately 25 square kilometres (1,233 hectares) preserving a special part of Alberta’s natural heritage within the Foothills Natural Region. Natural areas protect special and sensitive landscapes of local and regional significance while providing opportunities for education, nature appreciation and low intensity recreation. Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area is an excellent example of an upper foothills river valley. The name given to this site signifies the role glacier meltwaters have played in creating the rolling terrain found here.

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Paddy's Flat trail

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This pamphlet includes water in motion, the elbow river's water, the sands of time, wildlife, a soggy sponge, forest stories, forest filter, rock stories, elbow pathway, fire, water provides, old... More ≫

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This pamphlet includes water in motion, the elbow river's water, the sands of time, wildlife, a soggy sponge, forest stories, forest filter, rock stories, elbow pathway, fire, water provides, old riverbeds.

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