Government

Farm Practices Review Board

Published date: May 28, 2025

Responsible for responding to written complaints about farming practices, determining normal farm practices, designating codes of practice, and reviewing any proposed enactment, policy or undertaking that may adversely affect an agricultural operation.

What is the function of the board?

Mediation roles.

Primary Role:  Adjudicative

Material Role:  Strategic Development

How many people are on the board?

The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint a Farm Practices Review Board consisting of:

  • three members who are not farmers (one of whom is designated vice-chairperson); and
  • six members recommended by farm organizations in the province (one of who is designated chairperson).

What are the requirements of board members?

Work & Experience Requirements
Knowledge and familiarity about agriculture practice and issues.

Skills Required
Mediation and tribunal skills required

What are the nomination requirements?

Statutory Nomination Requirements
The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint all members.

Will I get paid?

Chair - $200/diem and Members - $142/diem.

What is the time commitment of the board?

Annual meeting, training sessions and meetings as required

The members of the board may be appointed to hold office for a term not exceeding three years and may be re-appointed.

Farm Practices Review Board - Members
NameCountyTerm StartTerm End
Dennis Hogan, ChairQueens CountyDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2023
Tara MathesonQueens CountyMay 21, 2025May 21, 2028
Peter MawPrince CountyMay 21, 2025May 21, 2028
Darren ToombsQueens CountyDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2023
Charles MurphyQueens CountyDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2023
Colin MacAulayQueens CountyDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2023
Ann MacDonaldQueens CountyDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2023
Malcolm MacBeathQueens CountyDec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2023
Linnell Edwards, Vice-ChairQueens CountyMay 21, 2025May 21, 2028

 

How can I apply?

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Contact

For further information about this committee, contact:

Livstock Development Supervisor
 

or

Suzanne MacNeill
Agriculture Information Officer​
902-​859-0004
slmacneill@gov.pe.ca

General Inquiries

Executive Council Office

5th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

General Inquiries:

Phone: 902-368-4502
Fax: 902-368-6118

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