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An Examination of the Environmental Farm Plan and its Role in Agri-Environmental Policy and Programs in Alberta
DownloadFall 2024
The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program has been the cornerstone of Canada’s agricultural policy frameworks since 2003. It is a voluntary, self-administered program designed to help agricultural producers assess and mitigate environmental risks on their farms. The EFP program has seen varied...
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Economics of Beneficial Management Practices Adoption by Beef Producers in Southern Alberta
DownloadFall 2017
Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) are a means by which the provision of ecosystem services and sustainability of agricultural production systems may be enhanced. However, achieving widespread adoption of BMPs may require policy intervention because studies have shown that the adoption and...
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Farm-level Costs and Benefits of Beneficial Management Practices for Irrigated Crop Production Systems in Southern Alberta
DownloadSpring 2014
This study conducted analysis to model adoption of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) by a representative irrigated cropping operation in southern Alberta. Three base rotations were developed that include combinations of cereals/oilseeds, dry beans, potatoes and sugar beets. Stochastic...