Government of Alberta

126 datasets found
  • Open Data

    Organic Matter Content of Cultivated Soils

    This map displays the percentage of organic matter in the surface layer of cultivated soils in the agricultural region of Alberta. Soil organic matter (SOM) is derived primarily from the decomposition of plant biomass. SOM improves both the physical and chemical properties of soil and has...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • WMS
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    Manure Production Index 2001

    The data represents the relative amount of manure production in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which livestock production may contribute to nutrient loading, pathogens and odour. The classes shown on the map are ranked between 0 (lowest) and 1 (highest). This...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • WMS
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    Frost Free Period 1971-2000

    The data represents the frost-free period in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is used to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter out short-term fluctuations but is not dominated by any long-term trend in the climate. The frost-free period...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • WMS
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    Grazing Rental Zone

    The Grazing Rental Zones is comprised of two polygons which determine which zone a grazing disposition (GRL, FGL, GRP) is in. These zones are used to apply the rental rate that grazing leases (GRL), grazing licenses (FGL) and grazing permits (GRP) pay to the government of Alberta for use of...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
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    • XML
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    Soil Correlation Areas (SCA) of Alberta

    The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a large degree with recognized climate zones in Alberta. These boundaries also generally agree with...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • KMZ
    • PDF
    • SHP
    • XML
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    Soil Erosion Risk

    This map displays an assessment of soil erosion risk for the agricultural area of Alberta. Loss of protective residue cover through cultivation will increase the potential risk of soil erosion. The vulnerability of the soil to erosion combined with the intensity of cultivation determines the...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • WMS
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    Annual Total Precipitation 1971-2000

    The data represents the annual total precipitation in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is used to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter our short-term fluctuations but is not dominated by any long-term trend in the climate. Annual total...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • WMS
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    Cultivation Intensity Index 2001

    The data represents the relative cultivation intensity in the agricultural area of Alberta. Cultivation intensity refers to the frequency of cultivation associated with the following management systems: no till, conventional tillage and summerfallow. It is an estimate of the degree to which...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
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    • WMS
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    Air Quality Risk

    The data, created in ArcGIS, represents an assessment of air quality risk for the agricultural area of Alberta in 2005. Agricultural activities that may have some influence on air quality manure production (odour) and cultivation intensity (particulate matter). The airsheds of the agricultural...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
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    • WMS
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    Organic Soils

    This map displays the distribution of organic soils in the agricultural region of Alberta. Organic soils consist of layers of material with greater than 30 percent organic matter and a total thickness of greater than 40 cm. Organic soils are generally saturated with water for most of the year...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
    • HTML
    • WMS
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    Chemical Expense Index 2001

    The data represents the relative expense of farm chemicals (herbicides, insecticides and fungicides) in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which crop production agriculture may contribute to surface or groundwater contamination.Agriculture production that makes...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
    • HTML
    • WMS
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    Head Tax Permit Zone

    The Head Tax Permit Zone is comprised of three polygons for determining which zone a head tax permit falls in. These zones are used to apply the rental rate that forest grazing reserve permits, head tax permits (HTP), and provincial grazing reserves (GRR) are charged (Ministerial Order 01/2020).
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
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    • XML
    • ZIP
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    Annual Solar Radiation 1971-2000

    The data represents the annual solar radiation in Alberta over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2000. A 30-year period is use to describe the present climate since it is enough time to filter out short-term fluctuation by is not dominated by any long-term trend in the climate. Daily total incoming...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
    • HTML
    • WMS
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    Fertilizer Expense Index 2001

    The data represents the relative expense of fertilizer and lime in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which agriculture may affect nutrient levels in surface and groundwater. The classes shown on the map are ranked between 0 (lowest) and 1 (highest).Mapping the...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    • ESRI REST
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    • WMS
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    Agricultural Region of Alberta Soil Inventory Database (AGRASID). Version 1.0

    The Agricultural Regions of Alberta Soil Inventory Database (AGRASID) is a spatial database of soils for Alberta’s Agricultural area. This version, Version 1, of the database is outdated and has been replaced by online versions of the data. See "detailed information" for more usage...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    All Wheat Acreage and Production for Alberta Census Divisions

    This product provides information on All Wheat Acreage and Production for Alberta and Alberta Census Divisions, for a ten-year period. Alberta and Alberta Census Divisions' Total All Wheat Seeded Area, Bushels Yield per Acre, and tonnes of Production are included.
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    Alberta Farm Cash Receipts From the Sale of Crops

    This products provides information on Alberta Farm Cash Receipts from the Sales of Crops during a 30-year period. Total Crop Market Cash Receipts of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, Flaxseed, Canola, Sugar Beets, Dry Peas, Mustard Seed, Sunflower Seed, Lentils, Forage and Grass Seed, Hay and Clover,...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    Grant payments disclosure

    These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The payment data is available in files for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The data identifies: the...
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    Government of Alberta
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    Alberta Direct to Packer Sales

    This product provides information on Alberta Direct to Packer Sales, annual number sold and Weighted average prices ($ per 100 lbs) for a ten-year period. Monthly figures for 2012, 2013 and 2014 are included.
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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    Farm Bankruptcies, Canada and Provinces

    This product provides information on Farm Bankruptcies, Canada and Provinces, for a twenty-year period.
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    Government of Alberta
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    Government of Alberta
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