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Advisory issued on horse infection diagnosis
2018-05-02
Four horses from the same barn east of Charlottetown have been diagnosed with Strangles. The barn owner immediately implemented all control measures to prevent further spread of disease. Strangles is a very contagious bacterial infection of horses that causes fever, cough, depression and reduced...
Farm safety: It's everyone's responsibility, year round
2018-03-12
Canadian Agriculture Safety Week is March 11 to 17, but Island farmers and their families know the importance of following safe farm practices all year round. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Robert Henderson says the week helps raise awareness of the importance of farm safety and the need to...
Changing eating habits, one meal at a time
2018-01-12
Supporting Island families -, Christina Follett wants to make healthy diets more attainable for some of Prince Edward Island’s most vulnerable residents. She recently launched a Healthy Families Community Kitchen program at the Native Council of Prince Edward Island’s office in Charlottetown. It’s...
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...
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...
Good crops begin with soiled undies
2017-05-04
Protecting Prince Edward Island’s world-famous soil is something John Hooper takes very seriously. Hooper, who is the president of the PEI Soil and Crop Improvement Association, was on hand to help two cabinet ministers bury white cotton underwear at Oyster Cove Farms in Hamilton, as part of the...