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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 “...
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...
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...
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...
Islanders asked for their input on investments in agriculture
2021-05-31
Islanders are being asked to provide input on a new agricultural policy framework that will strengthen agriculture and agri-food sectors in PEI and Canada. Islanders can submit their input and ideas online about priority areas for agriculture through the Next Policy Framework survey until July 1,...
National Building Code standards in effect March 31, 2021
2021-03-18
National Building Code standards will be fully in effect on Prince Edward Island in April, improving the energy efficiency of Island homes while promoting quality construction. The PEI Building Codes Act and Regulations that adopt the National Building Code were introduced in 2020 in order to keep...
Farmers Talk program assists hundreds in first year
2021-01-29
The Farmers Talk program is being renewed for a second year after assisting hundreds of Prince Edward Island’s farmers and their families find help to deal with the mental and emotional stress associated with farming life. FarmersTalk.ca encourages farmers, producers and family members to open up...