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  • Most of the fact sheets (FS) in the following list are available on-line, as indicated by hypertext links.
  • Hard copies are available to Alberta residents by using the online order form or by calling 1-800-292-5697.
  • Persons outside Alberta are asked to contact their own agriculture authorities for information more pertinent to their local conditions.
Weather & Climate

Agdex No.TitleFormat
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FS070-1Weather Forecasting and Terminology. 2001.htmlpdf
071-1Agroclimatic Atlas of Alberta. Revised 2004.html
FS075-1Protection Against Frost Damage.htmlpdf
FS075-2Freezing Date Probabilities. Revised 1998.htmlpdf
075-3Improving Pasture Productivity. Revised 2006.htmlpdf
FS590-1Soil Temperature for Germination (a Guide for Timing Seeding Operations).htmlpdf
FS590-2Soil Temperature and Direct Seeding. Revised 1999.htmlpdf

Health and Safety

Agdex No.TitleFormat
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086-1Make it Safe. Make it Visible...Safe Transport of Farm Equipment on Highways. Revised 2009,htmlpdf
FS086-2Hydrogen Sulphide Emissions and Safety. 2004.htmlpdf
FS086-3Safety for Aging Farmers. 2004.htmlpdf
FS086-4Handling Livestock Safely. 2004.htmlpdf
FS086-5Dust Control for Livestock Buildings. 2004.htmlpdf
FS086-6Ammonia Emissions and Safety. Revised 2006.htmlpdf
FS729-2Methane (CH4) Safety. 2004.htmlpdf
CD086-7Farm Safety: It's No Accident. CD-ROM.html
FS086-8Respiratory Protection for Producers. 2005.htmlpdf
FS086-9Fire - Compost and Organic Matter. 2006. htmlpdf
086-10The Quick ‘n Dirty: A Short Guide to Farm Survival. 2006.
DVD089/845-1Safe Food Practices for Small Processors. DVD. $20.00.purchase info
DVD089-845-2HACCP: Making Food Products Safe. DVD.
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Environmental

Agdex No.TitleFormat
096-9AOPA Application Process - Where Neighbours Fit In. 2011. htmlpdf
096-10AOPA Complaint Process - Where Neighbours Fit In. 2011. htmlpdf
Practices
060-1Biodiversity Conservation Guide for Farmers and Ranchers. 2007.pdf
090-1Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Alberta Farmsteads. 2006.htmlpdf
FS090-2Use of Fertilizers, Manures and Pesticides for Sustainable Farm Management. 2008.htmlpdf
092-1Odour Management Plan for Alberta Livestock Producers. 2012. htmlpdf
100/25-1Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Crop Producers. 2004.htmlpdf
FS400/28-1Managing Livestock Manure. 2008. htmlpdf
400/28-2Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Livestock Producers in Alberta. 2010.htmlpdf
400/28-3Nutrient Management Planning Guide. -NEW-htmlpdf
420/28-2Beneficial Management Practices: Environmental Manual for Alberta Cow/Calf Producers Manual. 2004.htmlpdf
420/580-2Cattle Wintering Sites: Managing for Good Stewardship. 2001.htmlpdf
460/27-1Manure and Pasture Management for Horse Owners. 2003.htmlpdf
Legislation
096-12008 (AOPA) Reference Guidehtmlpdf
FS096-2Permits and Regulations for Existing Operations. Revised 2007.htmlpdf
FS096-3Manure Management Record Keeping Regulations. Revised 2007.htmlpdf
FS096-4Wintering Sites and Livestock Corrals. Revised 2007.htmlpdf
FS096-5Manure Spreading Regulations. Revised 2007.htmlpdf
FS096-6Manure Management Regulations for Cow/Calf Producers. Revised 2007.htmlpdf
096-8Manure Management and Land Base Code. 2006.pdf
Technical Guidelines
096-50Reclamation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells. 2011. pdf
096-51Monitoring Well Construction, Installation and Development. 2011. htmlpdf
 
 
 
 

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Local Food Industry
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This information published to the web on July 19, 2002.
Last Reviewed/Revised on April 4, 2012.