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Province to increase pollination
2017-12-21
Creating jobs for Islanders -, The latest buzz around boosting Prince Edward Island agriculture is a new program that will help expand the Island's bee population and increase pollination. The Pollination Expansion Program will assist with the purchase of new hives that will help expand the...
From farm to table, and everywhere in between
2017-12-08
Supporting Island families -, Matt Dykerman hopes that creating a division of Farm & Food Care in Prince Edward Island will help teach Islanders where their food comes from, including family farms like his. “Sometimes in the busyness, farmers like myself can forget to share our stories with the...
Community food security, education projects announced
2017-11-16
Community groups, schools, and early childhood centres will have more resources to teach Islanders about fresh, local food – including the students at Queen Elizabeth Elementary in Kensington. Research coordinator Karen Murchison of the PEI Certified Organic Producers Cooperative says her group...
PEI Porktoberfest is something to 'taco' about
2017-10-02
This October, Island hog farmers, local markets, and our talented chefs will be in the spotlight as PEI Porktoberfest kicks off its 6th annual campaign. Between October 1 and 12, the campaign focuses on ‘PEI Pork At Home’, with multiple ways for Islanders to celebrate PEI hog farmers by cooking...
Island farmers welcoming visitors on Open Farm Day
2017-09-13
It’s that time of year again – Open Farm Day is being celebrated across the region on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Farmers in Prince Edward Island will once again open their doors to give the public a first-hand look at how local farms contribute to Canadian agriculture. There is a wide range of...
Applications being accepted for food-education funding
2017-08-30
Government is fulfilling its budget commitment to provide funding to community groups that increase Islanders' awareness of fresh, healthy local foods. The Community Food Security and Food Education Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres, and other organizations...
Public, industry weigh-in on future of agriculture
2017-08-01
Public and industry feedback is helping set the stage for the continued success of the Island’s agriculture sector., What We’ve Heard: The Next Policy Framework for Agriculture (2018-2023), is now available at Growing Forward 2 Programs. “One of the ways the provincial government is helping our...
Agriculture partnership will strengthen industry
2017-07-21
Creating jobs for Islanders -, A new agriculture policy framework will strengthen Canada’s agriculture industry and product sectors and allow them to innovate, grow, and prosper. Key elements of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3 billion investment, were agreed upon today at the...
Directory puts fresh, local food on the map
2017-06-21
No matter where you are in Prince Edward Island, the province’s fresh food directory can help find the nearest fresh fish or produce. The 2017 Fresh Products Directory is available at PEI Flavours or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s Visitor Information Centres...
Photo contest celebrates agriculture and fisheries
2017-06-19
Islanders can showcase the natural beauty inspired by our agriculture and fisheries industries through government’s annual photo contest. The “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest lets shutterbugs capture Prince Edward Island’s lush rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy...