Commercial Cottage Wine Industry: Fruit Wine
Alberta Agriculture and Food. Overview of the wine industry in Alberta. Basic marketing, production, economic, and regulatory information for the cottage wine industry. Also lists other resources and links.

Fact Sheet - Why Farm Fish and Seafood?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Overview of the aquaculture industry in Canada, with economic statistics and anticipated industry growth. Links to other sources of information and fact sheets on the Canadian industry, including farm production in central Canada.

Fresh Water Aquaculture Industry
Alberta Agriculture and Food. Overview of the aquaculture industry. Basic marketing, production, economic, and regulatory information for the industry. Also lists other resources and links.

Freshwater Shrimp Farming in Alberta: An Opportunity Assessment (pdf)
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, 26 pp., 2005. Overview of the industry and market for freshwater shrimp, including technical requirements and economic assessment.

Christmas Tree Production
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Background market information on the Christmas tree industry as well as production information and resources.

Mushroom Profile
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, 2006. Overview of the mushroom industry and specialty markets. Details about production, marketing, and future trends.

Mushrooms
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, 2006. Links to resource sites providing information about the mushroom industry.

Canada's Herb, Spice, and Medicinal Plant Industry
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2005. Growing demand for alternate health products has increased the demand for herbs and spices, creating many value-added opportunities in the industry. Discusses production, marketing, and regulations for the Canadian industry.

Breeding and Seed Production of Native Grasses: Seizing New Opportunities
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Summary of a research project that looked at the growing of native grasses for turfgrass use.

Ag-West Bio Inc., NutraNews
Newsletters providing information on recent developments and innovations in the nutraceutical and functional food industry. Includes profiles on start-up companies involved in growing and processing natural health products as well as financing for new ventures. Identifies opportunities for producers interested in alternative crops aimed at the functional food industry.

Ontarbio Organic Farmers Co-operative
Information about an organic milk co-op formed by farmers, which sells more than 50 certified organic products under the Organic Meadow label.