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UPA [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Management and Policy
- Agricultural Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- urban agriculture
1, record 1, English, urban%20agriculture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UA 2, record 1, English, UA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Urban agriculture refers to small areas within cities, such as vacant lots, gardens, verges, balconies and containers, that are used for growing crops ... and raising small livestock or milk cows for own-consumption or sale in neighbourhood markets. 3, record 1, English, - urban%20agriculture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Urban and peri-urban agriculture(UPA) occurs within and surrounding the boundaries of cities throughout the world and includes crop and livestock production, fisheries and forestry, as well as the ecological services they provide. 3, record 1, English, - urban%20agriculture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "urban" and "peri-urban" are often used together when defining the types of agriculture. 4, record 1, English, - urban%20agriculture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et politique agricole
- Économie agricole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agriculture urbaine
1, record 1, French, agriculture%20urbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AU 2, record 1, French, AU
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Culture ou élevage pratiqués en zone urbaine. 3, record 1, French, - agriculture%20urbaine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'agriculture urbaine se réfère à des petites surfaces (par exemple, terrains vagues, jardins, vergers, balcons, récipients divers) utilisées en ville pour cultiver quelques plantes et élever de petits animaux et des vaches laitières en vue de la consommation du ménage ou des ventes de proximité. 2, record 1, French, - agriculture%20urbaine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'agriculture urbaine et périurbaine (AUP) est pratiquée dans le monde entier à l'intérieur des limites administratives des villes ou aux alentours de celles-ci. Elle comprend les produits provenant de l'agriculture, de l'élevage, de la pêche et de la sylviculture, ainsi que leurs fonctions écologiques. 2, record 1, French, - agriculture%20urbaine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «urbain» et «périurbain» sont souvent utilisés ensemble lorsqu'ils font référence aux types d'agriculture. 4, record 1, French, - agriculture%20urbaine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agriculture urbaine : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 27 mai 2021. 5, record 1, French, - agriculture%20urbaine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organic Farming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Table de développement de la production biologique
1, record 2, English, Table%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20production%20biologique
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TDPB 1, record 2, English, TDPB
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Table de développement de la production biologique(TDPB), established by the UPA [Union des producteurs agricoles] in 2014, brings together production, research and government actors to think about ways to support producers through programs adapted to organic production, to increase research and advisory services, to improve the relationship between conventional and organic producers as well as the marketing of products, and finally to promote organic agriculture. 1, record 2, English, - Table%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20production%20biologique
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Agriculture biologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Table de développement de la production biologique
1, record 2, French, Table%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20production%20biologique
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la Table de développement de la production biologique (TDPB), mise en place par l'UPA [Union des producteurs agricoles] en 2014, permet de regrouper les acteurs de la production, de la recherche et des gouvernements afin de réfléchir à des moyens pour soutenir les producteurs par des programmes adaptés à la production biologique, d'accroître la recherche et les services-conseils, d'améliorer la relation entre les producteurs conventionnels et biologiques ainsi que la mise en marché des produits et, enfin, de promouvoir l'agriculture biologique. 1, record 2, French, - Table%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20production%20biologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Economic Geography
- Agricultural Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- suburban agriculture
1, record 3, English, suburban%20agriculture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- peri-urban agriculture 2, record 3, English, peri%2Durban%20agriculture
correct
- periurban agriculture 1, record 3, English, periurban%20agriculture
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peri-urban agriculture refers to farm units close to town that operate intensive semi- or fully commercial farms to grow vegetables and other horticulture, raise livestock, and produce milk and eggs. 3, record 3, English, - suburban%20agriculture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Urban and peri-urban agriculture(UPA) occurs within and surrounding the boundaries of cities throughout the world and includes crop and livestock production, fisheries and forestry, as well as the ecological services they provide. 3, record 3, English, - suburban%20agriculture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "urban" and "peri-urban" are often used together when defining the type of agriculture. 4, record 3, English, - suburban%20agriculture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
suburban agriculture; periurban agriculture: terms extracted from the "Glossaire de l’agriculture" and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 4, record 3, English, - suburban%20agriculture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géographie économique
- Économie agricole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agriculture périurbaine
1, record 3, French, agriculture%20p%C3%A9riurbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- agriculture péri-urbaine 2, record 3, French, agriculture%20p%C3%A9ri%2Durbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par agriculture périurbaine on entend des unités agricoles proches de la ville qui gèrent des exploitations intensives commerciales ou semi-commerciales en pratiquant l'horticulture (légumes et autres cultures), l'élevage de volailles et d'autres animaux destinés à la production de lait et d'œufs. 3, record 3, French, - agriculture%20p%C3%A9riurbaine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'agriculture urbaine et périurbaine (AUP) est pratiquée dans le monde entier à l'intérieur des limites administratives des villes ou aux alentours de celles-ci. Elle comprend les produits provenant de l'agriculture, de l'élevage, de la pêche et de la sylviculture, ainsi que leurs fonctions écologiques. 3, record 3, French, - agriculture%20p%C3%A9riurbaine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «urbain» et «périurbain» sont souvent utilisés ensemble lorsqu'ils font référence aux types d'agriculture. 4, record 3, French, - agriculture%20p%C3%A9riurbaine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agriculture périurbaine : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 4, record 3, French, - agriculture%20p%C3%A9riurbaine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Agriculture - General
- Commercial Fishing
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- MAPAQ-UPA Partnership Agreement 1, record 4, English, MAPAQ%2DUPA%20Partnership%20Agreement
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MAPAQ: ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation. 2, record 4, English, - MAPAQ%2DUPA%20Partnership%20Agreement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
UPA : Union des producteurs agricoles. 2, record 4, English, - MAPAQ%2DUPA%20Partnership%20Agreement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Pêche commerciale
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Entente de partenariat MAPAQ-UPA
1, record 4, French, Entente%20de%20partenariat%20MAPAQ%2DUPA
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MAPAQ : ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation. 2, record 4, French, - Entente%20de%20partenariat%20MAPAQ%2DUPA
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
UPA : Union des producteurs agricoles. 2, record 4, French, - Entente%20de%20partenariat%20MAPAQ%2DUPA
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Agriculture - General
- Commercial Fishing
- Food Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- MAPAQ-UPA Partnership Agreement Management Committee 1, record 5, English, MAPAQ%2DUPA%20Partnership%20Agreement%20Management%20Committee
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MAPAQ: ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation. 2, record 5, English, - MAPAQ%2DUPA%20Partnership%20Agreement%20Management%20Committee
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
UPA : Union des producteurs agricoles. 2, record 5, English, - MAPAQ%2DUPA%20Partnership%20Agreement%20Management%20Committee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Pêche commerciale
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité de gestion de l'entente de partenariat MAPAQ-UPA
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27entente%20de%20partenariat%20MAPAQ%2DUPA
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MAPAQ : ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation. 2, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27entente%20de%20partenariat%20MAPAQ%2DUPA
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
UPA : Union des producteurs agricoles. 2, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27entente%20de%20partenariat%20MAPAQ%2DUPA
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Audio Technology
- Noise Pollution
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sound pressure level
1, record 6, English, sound%20pressure%20level
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SPL 2, record 6, English, SPL
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- decibel sound pressure level 3, record 6, English, decibel%20sound%20pressure%20level
correct
- dBSPL 3, record 6, English, dBSPL
correct
- sound level 4, record 6, English, sound%20level
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Value equal to 20 times the logarithm of the ratio of the pressure of the sound to the reference pressure. 5, record 6, English, - sound%20pressure%20level
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sound pressure level of a sound, in decibels, is equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the RMS sound pressure to the reference sound pressure. 2, record 6, English, - sound%20pressure%20level
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
20 uPa [micro Pascal] at 1 KHz is the weakest sound level a person with normal hearing can hear. Sound pressure at 20. 000 uPa is equivalent to 60 dBSPL, which is where you hear normal speech. 3, record 6, English, - sound%20pressure%20level
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Électroacoustique
- Pollution par le bruit
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- niveau de pression acoustique
1, record 6, French, niveau%20de%20pression%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- niveau sonore 2, record 6, French, niveau%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
- niveau de pression sonore 3, record 6, French, niveau%20de%20pression%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
- dBnps 4, record 6, French, dBnps
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- niveau de bruit 5, record 6, French, niveau%20de%20bruit
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le niveau de pression acoustique Lp est une mesure logarithmique du rapport entre un événement sonore d'amplitude p et le seuil d'audibilité p0, qui est exprimée en décibels (dB): Lp = 20 log (p/p0). Les sons audibles par l'homme s'étendent ainsi de 0 à 120 dB. 6, record 6, French, - niveau%20de%20pression%20acoustique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
le niveau de pression acoustique est égal à 20 fois le logarithme décimal du rapport entre la pression P due à une onde et la pression de référence. 7, record 6, French, - niveau%20de%20pression%20acoustique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les acousticiens utilisent le décibel (dB) pour mesurer le niveau de pression acoustique ou niveau sonore d'un son. 8, record 6, French, - niveau%20de%20pression%20acoustique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau de pression acoustique : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 9, record 6, French, - niveau%20de%20pression%20acoustique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
- Electroacústica
- Contaminación acústica
- Transporte aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de presión acústica
1, record 6, Spanish, nivel%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20ac%C3%BAstica
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- nivel de presión sonora 2, record 6, Spanish, nivel%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20sonora
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valor de decibelios igual a 20 veces el logaritmo en base 10 de la razón de la presión del sonido a una presión de referencia. 2, record 6, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20ac%C3%BAstica
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-08-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Conseil pour le développement de l'agriculture du Québec
1, record 7, English, Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27agriculture%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CDAQ 1, record 7, English, CDAQ
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Conseil pour le développement de l'agriculture du Québec(CDAQ) was created in 1996 following an agreement between the Union des producteurs agricoles(UPA) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada(AAFC). Its mission consists in promoting the adaptation and development of agriculture throughout Quebec by emphasizing community empowerment. CDAQ administers the share of the provincial envelope dedicated to agricultural production, allocated by AAFC under the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development(CARD) fund. 1, record 7, English, - Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27agriculture%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Conseil pour le développement de l'agriculture du Québec
1, record 7, French, Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27agriculture%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CDAQ 1, record 7, French, CDAQ
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil pour le développement de l'agriculture du Québec (CDAQ) a été créé en 1996 à la suite d'une entente entre l'Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) et Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC). Sa mission consiste à favoriser l'adaptation et le développement de l'agriculture sur l'ensemble du territoire québécois en privilégiant la prise en charge par le milieu. Le CDAQ gère la part de l'enveloppe provinciale dédiée à la production agricole, accordée par AAC dans le cadre du Fonds canadien d'adaptation et de développement rural (FCADR). 1, record 7, French, - Conseil%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27agriculture%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-05-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Union Organization
- Agriculture - General
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Union des producteurs agricoles
1, record 8, English, Union%20des%20producteurs%20agricoles
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- UPA 2, record 8, English, UPA
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Union catholique des cultivateurs 3, record 8, English, Union%20catholique%20des%20cultivateurs
former designation, correct, Quebec
- UCC 3, record 8, English, UCC
former designation, correct, Quebec
- UCC 3, record 8, English, UCC
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Union des producteurs agricoles(UPA) is a professional farmers’ union organization. Its main purpose and its action are based on values : respect for the individual, solidarity, collective action, social justice, fairness, democracy. In compliance with these values, the chief mission of the UPA is to promote, defend and develop the professional, economic, social and moral interests of Québec' s farm producers, without distinction as to race, nationality, gender, language or beliefs. In addition, in constant interaction with all of Québec society, the UPA helps improve living conditions of rural communities at the social, economic and cultural levels. Finally, the UPA recognizes that Québec agriculture exists within the context of global interactions and, consequently, that it can associate with the collective action of farm producers groups in Canada and elsewhere in the world. The Union catholique des cultivateurs(UCC) became the Union des producteurs agricoles(UPA) in 1972. 3, record 8, English, - Union%20des%20producteurs%20agricoles
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Organisation syndicale
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Union des producteurs agricoles
1, record 8, French, Union%20des%20producteurs%20agricoles
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- UPA 2, record 8, French, UPA
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Union catholique des cultivateurs 3, record 8, French, Union%20catholique%20des%20cultivateurs
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
- UCC 3, record 8, French, UCC
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
- UCC 3, record 8, French, UCC
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) est une organisation syndicale professionnelle, qui fonde sa raison d'être et son action sur les valeurs de respect de la personne, de solidarité, d'action collective, de justice sociale, d'équité et de démocratie. Dans le respect de ces valeurs, l'UPA a pour mission principale de promouvoir, défendre et développer les intérêts professionnels, économiques, sociaux et moraux des productrices et des producteurs agricoles et forestiers du Québec, sans distinction de race, de nationalité, de sexe, de langue et de croyance. De plus, en constante interaction avec l'ensemble de la société québécoise, l'UPA contribue à l'amélioration des conditions de vie sur le plan social, économique et culturel du milieu rural. Enfin, l'UPA reconnaît que l'agriculture et la foresterie québécoises se situent dans un contexte d'interactions mondiales et qu'en conséquence, elle peut s'associer à l'action collective des regroupements de productrices et de producteurs agricoles ou forestiers, tant au Canada qu'à l'étranger. 3, record 8, French, - Union%20des%20producteurs%20agricoles
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Market Structure (Trade)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Québec Coalition Against Free Trade
1, record 9, English, Qu%C3%A9bec%20Coalition%20Against%20Free%20Trade
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The coalition is made up of the Union of Agricultural Producers(UPA), the Québec Federation of Labour(FTQ), the Québec Teaching Congress(CEQ) and the Confederation of National Trade Unions(CSN). 2, record 9, English, - Qu%C3%A9bec%20Coalition%20Against%20Free%20Trade
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Morphologie des marchés (Commerce)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Coalition québécoise d'opposition au libre-échange
1, record 9, French, Coalition%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20d%27opposition%20au%20libre%2D%C3%A9change
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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