Matters of Interest for Owners of Acreages & Farms
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Information and Resources for Albertans
Municipalities provide essential, local services such as road maintenance, water & sewer services, and garbage collection, and share the characteristics of having land and boundaries.
Safety to buildings, equipment and facilities is achieved by working with Alberta’s municipalities, other government departments, local authorities and various local organizations.
Emergencies can occur anytime, anywhere. A tornado, heavy rains or an accident could result in a major release of dangerous goods. We make sure that Alberta’s communities are prepared to respond. |
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Alberta Environment is committed to protecting the province's air, land and water. They strive to be a leader in addressing climate change and waste management. Through their stringent monitoring, inspection and enforcement procedures, they promote and expect responsible stewardship of Alberta's resources. |
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Alberta Environment knows that water is one of our most precious natural resources. Alberta is fortunate to have abundant sources of clean water. The Alberta Government is responsible for water policy and legislation to ensure clean water for generations to come. |
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Water Wells...That Last For Generations The groundwater use information provided in this site was written from a Canadian prairie perspective, specifically focusing on the resources available and legislation within the Province of Alberta. |
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Onsite Sewage Treatment System (septic system) Use and Maintenance Tips How safe, effective, and economical an onsite sewage system is greatly depends on the use and maintenance of the system. Properly used and maintained systems provide years of service. |
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Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice This Standard of Practice sets out design standards, installation standards and material requirements for on-site private sewage systems. |
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If It's About It's Here. A web site designed with farmers in mind. Ropin' the Web has everything you need to stay on top of your Agri-business.
The Alberta Soil Information Viewer This free Internet viewer allows the user to view and query soils information in AGRASID Version 3.0 (Agricultural Region of Alberta Soil Inventory Database. |
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Foreign Ownership of Farm Land in Alberta. Alberta's rich soil and picturesque recreation areas are two of the province's most valuable resources. To ensure that these resources continue to be owned and enjoyed by Albertans and other Canadians, the Agricultural and Recreational Land Ownership Act and Regulations were passed. |
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth. |
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Storing & Handling Fuel on the Farm The capacity of diesel and gasoline storage on Alberta farms is at least 250 million litres (55 million gallons). With this large volume of stored fuels, the financial, environmental and public liability risks to farmers are real. This publication provides information to help farmers store and use gasoline and diesel fuel safely. |
Financial Information
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FCC’s mission is to enhance rural Canada by providing specialized financial services to farming operations - including family farms and small to medium-sized agribusiness - with an emphasis on personalized service. |
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Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) Employs only trained agricultural financial specialists, many who farm themselves, and all who have a background in agriculture. They understand your business, and they’re committed to seeing Alberta farmers build viable farm businesses.
AFSC Commercial AFSC Commercial is a division of Agriculture Financial Services Corporation offering a unique portfolio of innovative financing options, to help meet the capital needs of the rapidly expanding value-added and agrifood industry. |