Local Food Industry

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Hard copies (limit of 10 per title) are available to Alberta residents by using the online order form or by calling 780-427-0391.
Residents of other provinces are reminded the information is specific to Alberta, so they should contact their own agriculture departments for information more pertinent to their local conditions.

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Getting Started
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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200 / 820-1	An Introduction to the Fruit Wine Business in Alberta. Revised 2008.	html	pdf
200 / 830-1	Commercial Cottage Wine Industry: Fruit Wine. 2006.	html	pdf
832-3	How Much Money Do I Need? Funding Your Agricultural Business: Step 1. 2016.	html	pdf
832-4	Where Can I Get Money? Funding Your Agricultural Business: Step 2. 2016.	html	pdf
832-5	How Do I Get Money? Funding Your Agricultural Business: Step 3. 2016.	html	pdf
844-1	Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations – General Legislation. 2014.	html	pdf
844-2	Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations – Food Labels. 2014.	html	pdf
844-3	Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations – Food Claims. 2014.	html	pdf
844-4	Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations – Meat and Meat Products. 2014.	html	pdf
844-5	Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations – Poultry and Poultry Products. 2014.	html	pdf
844-6	Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations – Fruits, Vegetables and Products. 2014.	html	pdf
845-6	Farm Direct Marketing for Rural Producers. Revised 2013.	html	pdf
845-9	Management Considerations in Agricultural Contracting. Ag Strategies. 2002.	html	pdf
845-10	Managing Risk for Farm Direct and Ag Tourism Ventures. Revised 2018. -UPDATE-	html	pdf
845-11	Business Basics for Alberta Food Processors. Revised 2012.	html	pdf	ebook
845-12	Organic Agriculture: Getting Started. Revised 2013.	html	pdf
845-13	Direct Marketing Meats...Getting Started. 2005.	html	pdf
845-14	Value Chains for New Markets. 2010.	html	pdf
CD 845-18	Agri-food Value Chains - Global Links. 2006.	hardcopy only
845-19	Value Chain Guidebook. 2004.		pdf
845-21	Starting an Alberta Approved Farmers' Market. 2013.	html	pdf	mobile version
845-22	Promoting Your Alberta Approved Farmers' Market. 2013.	html	pdf	mobile version

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Marketing Channels
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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400 / 845-1	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Meat at Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets. 2005.	html	pdf
812-21	Community Supported Agriculture in Alberta. 2012.	html	pdf	mobile version
843-1	Best Practices Guidebook Food Hub Grower Manual. 2016.	html	pdf
843-2	Best Practices Guidebook Food Hub Vendor Manual. 2016.	html	pdf
845-15	Farmers' Market Decision Making Tool. 2012.		pdf	ebook
845-17	Selling Local Food Directly to Foodservice and Hospitality. 2012.	html	pdf	mobile version
845-20	Selling Local Food Directly to Institutions and Schools. 2013.	html	pdf	mobile version
845-23	Evaluating Your Alberta Approved Farmers' Market. 2013.	html	pdf	mobile version
845-24	Pricing: Moving from Farmers' Market to Retail Sales. Revised 2016.	html	pdf
846-3	Your Sell Sheet. 2016.	html	pdf

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Product Information
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Small Fruits

Agdex No.	Title	Format
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230 / 20-2	Bush Fruit in Alberta.	html	pdf
230 / 20-3	Beginning Berry Production. Revised 2016.	html	pdf
230 / 821-1	Strawberry Profits. Revised 2004.	html	pdf
230 / 830-1	Commercial Strawberry/Raspberry Industry. Ag Ventures. 1998.	html	pdf
DVD 230/845-1	Fruit: A Growing Industry in Alberta. DVD format. $20.00.	purchase info
232 / 20-1	Commercial Strawberry Production. $20.00	purchase info
232 / 20-4	Strawberries in Alberta. Revised 2012.	html	pdf
236 / 20-1	Currants and Gooseberries in Alberta. Revised 2000.	html	pdf
237 / 20-1	Raspberries in Alberta. Revised 2016.	html	pdf
238 / 20-1	Saskatoons in Alberta. Revised 2012.	html	pdf
238 / 821-2	Economics of Saskatoon Berry Production: A 10 Acre Enterprise. 2008.	html	pdf

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Vegetables
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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250 / 830-1	Fresh Vegetable Market Gardening Industry. Revised 2008.	html	pdf
250 / 830-2	Commercial Greenhouse Vegetable Production. Revised 2018. -UPDATE-	html	pdf
251 / 15-1	Development of Greenhouse Lettuce Growing Techniques in Alberta. 2018.-NEW-	html	pdf
254 / 20-2	White Asparagus Production in Alberta. 2002.	html	pdf
821-59	Economics of Production and Marketing of Greenhouse Crops in Alberta. 2013.	html	pdf
200 / 74-1	Garden-fresh Produce: Picking, Preserving and Preparing. $4.00	purchase info

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Beef, Dairy and Pork
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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400 / 845-1	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Meat at Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets. 2005.	html	pdf
420 / 845-1	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Freezer Beef. 2005.	html	pdf
440 / 845-1	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Freezer Pork. 2005.	html	pdf
821-1	Economics of Milk Production in Alberta (Dairy Cost Study) 2017. Issued 2018.	html	pdf

Sheep and Goats
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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430 / 10-1	Organic Lamb. Revised 2017.	html	pdf
430 / 845-1	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Freezer Lambs. 2005.	html	pdf
430 / 845-2	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Lambs at Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets. 2005.	html	pdf
435 / 20-1	Meat Goats. $15.00.	purchase info

Poultry
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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450 / 22-1	Basic Poultry Brooding for Small Flock Owners. Revised 2004.	html	pdf
450 / 845-1	Direct Marketing Meats...Selling Freezer Chicken. 2005.	html	pdf
089 / 845-2	Farm Direct Marketing Eggs: What You Need to Know. 2012.	html	pdf	mobile version

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Small Animals
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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476 / 20-1	Raising Meat Rabbits in Alberta. $5.00.	purchase info

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Fish and Aquatic Life
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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485 / 830-1	Fresh Water Aquaculture Industry. Revised 2014.	html	pdf

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Beekeeping
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Agdex No.	Title	Format
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616-4	Beekeeping in Western Canada. $25.00	purchase info
616-23	Beekeeping for Beginners.	html	pdf
616-24	Honey Bees and Winterkill. 2007.	html	pdf
616 / 830-1	Commercial Honey Industry. Revised 2001.	html	pdf
821-62	Economics of Beekeeping in Alberta 2016. Revised 2017.		pdf

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Food Safety

Agdex No.	Title	Format
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089 / 400-1	Training and Implementation Manual. 2007.	hardcopy only
089 / 450-1	On-Farm Poultry Processing Manual. 2009.	hardcopy only
DVD 089/845-1	Safe Food Practices for Small Processors - DVD. $20.00	purchase info
089 / 845-2	Farm Direct Marketing Eggs: What You Need to Know. 2012.	html	pdf	mobile version

Pricing, Promotion and Distribution

Agdex No.	Title	Format
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845-1	Essentials of Pricing. Revised 2017.	html	pdf
845-2	Methods to Price Your Products. Revised 2017.	html	pdf
845-3	Pricing Processed Food Products. Revised 2016.	html	pdf
845-4	Pricing Horticulture Products. Revised 2016.	html	pdf
845-5	Food Brokers. Ag Strategies. Revised 2003.	html	pdf
845-26	Distribution Partners: Working with Regional Carriers. 2015.	html	pdf
845-27	Distribution Logistics: Getting Your Products to Market. 2015.	html	pdf
845-28	Distribution DIY: Building a Solid Foundation. 2015.	html	pdf
845-29	Distribution Consolidation: Working Together Along the Value Chain. 2015.	html	pdf
845-30	Commercial Kitchen Business Tool Kit: Opportunities for the Commercial Kitchen. 2016.	html	pdf
845-31	Commercial Kitchen Business Tool Kit: Kitchen Logistics. 2016.	html	pdf
845-32	Commercial Kitchen Business Tool Kit: Managing Risk. 2016.	html	pdf
845-33	Commercial Kitchen Business Tool Kit: Identifying Your Target Audience. 2016.	html	pdf
845-34	Commercial Kitchen Business Tool Kit.: Marketing Your Commercial Kitchen. 2016.	html	pdf
846-1	Developing a Promotional Plan. Revised 2008.	html	pdf
846-2	Social Media Marketing Guide. 2015.	html	pdf
848-6	Market Research. Revised 2016.	html	pdf

Buildings, Facilities and Processes

Agdex No.	Title		Format
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731-5	Hobby Greenhouses in Alberta. $8.00.	purchase info
732-15	Home Vegetable Storage. $3.00.	purchase info

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