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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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Agri-news

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Weekly news package with information of interest to Albertans on agriculture, food and beverage production, marketing, research, provincial events and policy, and home gardening. For current... More ≫

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Weekly news package with information of interest to Albertans on agriculture, food and beverage production, marketing, research, provincial events and policy, and home gardening. For current issues of Agri-News, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/agri-news.aspx.

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Beginning farmer guide : module 1 : making the decision to farm

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After completing this module, the farmer will have: - Evaluated what skills and knowledge you can bring to the farm operation. - Assessed your personality traits and values and considered how they... More ≫

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After completing this module, the farmer will have: - Evaluated what skills and knowledge you can bring to the farm operation. - Assessed your personality traits and values and considered how they align with the farm business. - Defined both life and business goals and analyzed how they relate to your career goals. - Developed a learning plan to fill in any gaps in skills, knowledge and experiences.

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Safety for aging farmers

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Farmers over the age of 60 are at high risk for injury and death on Alberta farms. By acknowledging personal limitations and working with friends and family to decrease hazards, senior farmers can... More ≫

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Farmers over the age of 60 are at high risk for injury and death on Alberta farms. By acknowledging personal limitations and working with friends and family to decrease hazards, senior farmers can continue to work on the farm in a safe environment. The farm community, friends and family can take an active role in ensuring that senior farmers work in a safe environment.

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