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Islanders recognized for environmental stewardship
2018-06-11
A dedicated group of Islanders were recognized today for protecting the environment.
The annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards were presented to winners in three categories: individual, organization, and school. The awards are given annually by the Environmental Advisory Council.
“It...
Federal, provincial energy-saving funding announced
2018-06-08
Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities.
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay—on behalf of the Minister of...
Province acts to address climate change
2018-05-11
Prince Edward Island’s plan to confront climate change is aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions while steering Islanders toward cleaner, cheaper energy sources.
The target of the five-year Climate Change Action Plan is to reduce the Island’s greenhouse gases by 30 percent (below 2005 levels)...
Dairy Farm Expansion - Nobra Holsteins Inc.- EIA Review
2018-04-25
Proponent
Nobra Holsteins Inc.
Location
Irishtown
Project Status
APPROVED - May 22, 2018
Description
Expansion of existing dairy farming facility including: the construction of a calf barn; the construction of a main barn complex with rotary milking parlour; the construction of three liquid...
Community-minded farm family striving to make a difference
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/community-minded-farm-family-striving-to-make-a-difference
2018-04-16
Jonathan and Katie MacLennan, who run a fourth-generation family farm in West Cape, have seen big changes on their land since first participating in the Alternative Land Use Services program (ALUS).
The MacLennan farm produces potatoes, grain and hay alongside the Big Pierre Jacques River,...
Do you know an environmental champion?
2018-03-22
If you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect or enhance the environment, you can nominate them for a Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards.
Nominations are now open until May 1 for this year’s awards at www.princeedwardisland.ca/environmentalawards or by phone 902-368-5028. There...
What do Holsteins, wetlands and wildlife have in common?
2018-03-19
Brothers Johnny and Gary Gallant run Ferme Gallant Ltée, a third-generation dairy farm located in St. Timothy, near Wellington.
“As agricultural producers, our main role is to produce food. But as farmers, we are also stewards of the land,” said Johnny Gallant. “Gary and I are continually trying...
Doing more for soil conversation through ALUS
2018-03-08
Darren and Brenda Peters have been farming together for 21 years on Somerset Farm in Maple Plains and have been Alternative Land Use Services program (ALUS) participants for eight of those years. As farmers, they produce potatoes, carrots, soybeans, cereals and forages using a five-year crop...