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Photo contest celebrates agriculture
2022-06-03
With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for beauty. The Department of Agriculture and Land is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy that beauty by participating in its annual “...
2022 Agriculture and Land Inflation Supports
2022-05-30
In light of the increases in costs-of-living due to global events, the provincial government is proudly collaborating with valued partners to support Islanders in sourcing local high quality food through a variety of one-time initiatives that can be found below., Island Community Food Security...
Atlantic Agriculture Ministers Unified in Supporting Industry
2022-05-26
Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply. Today, May 26, Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow hosted his colleagues from the other three Atlantic provinces to discuss approaches for the next agricultural policy framework,...
Province announces increased funding for community food supports
2022-05-25
The provincial government is providing additional funding for community groups to access locally sourced food supplies, equipment and infrastructure so they can help people in need. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is a $200,000 provincial investment that will provide funding to local...
Province partners with local agriculture groups to offer support packages
2022-05-19
The provincial government is partnering with several local groups in PEI’s agriculture sector to offer food support packages for Islanders. In light of the increases in costs-of-living due to global events, the provincial government is collaborating with valued partners such as the PEI Potato Board...
Potatoes join in on the burger fun
2022-05-02
As PEI Burger Love launches its 12th annual campaign, local burger creations will be joined at the table with a lot more PEI potatoes. This May, a special edition 'PEI Burger and Potato Love' sees participating restaurants featuring a 'Potato Pairing' that customers can purchase...
Agriculture and Land Annual Report 2020-2021
2022-03-09
This report provides information about the Department and its activities during April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
Islanders invited to give input on new legislation for dog owners
2022-02-18
Islanders are being asked to provide comments and feedback on a new piece of legislation that focuses on enhancing safety for dog control. The new, Dog Owners Act, will replace the, Dog Act, , and will focus on updating dog control and safety provisions while also improving on effective means of...
Tailgate Talks
2022-02-14
Tailgate Talks is a video series produced by Department of Agriculture and Land to showcase our important agriculture industry on PEI., Tailgate Talks Episode 1 – PEI’s Future Farmer Program, Ever wonder what it takes to enter into the Agriculture industry on PEI? Here is a first hand story. It’s...
British Columbia Food Banks receive donation of Island spuds in time for holidays
2021-12-13
Food banks in areas that were affected by the devastating flooding in British Columbia (BC) will receive a truckload of PEI potatoes today. To assist areas in BC that experienced significant loss from extreme weather events, the Province of Prince Edward Island is donating more than 60,000 pounds...