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Photo contest celebrates agriculture and fisheries
2018-06-11
Islanders are invited to showcase the province and its primary industries by entering the annual “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest.
To participate in this year’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries contest – and for contest details – visit princeedwardisland.ca/...
Motorists, farmers need to share the road
2018-05-09
Island motorists are asked to be cautious and patient encountering farm equipment on the highway.
Large and slow-moving farm equipment is more prevalent on Island highways during the busy spring planting season. With the increased possibility of accidents, it is important for motorists to be aware...
Food security project grant deadline is May 25
2018-05-03
Grants are again available to fund projects as part of a provincial government program that connects Islanders to nutritious local food.
The Community Food Security Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres and other organizations provide information about where local...
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...
Canadian Agricultural Partnership program details announced in Prince Edward Island
2018-04-12
Canadian farmers and food processors work hard to ensure that consumers in Canada and around the world have access to high-quality, and safe agricultural and food products. Agriculture is a backbone of the Prince Edward Island economy, representing the largest industry in 2016 with farm cash...
Fall in love with burgers this April
2018-03-28
PEI Burger Love returns for its 8th annual celebration of Island beef. For the campaign’s hungry fans, there are 85 different gourmet burgers to choose from, with one of those burgers to be crowned the ‘Most Loved Burger’ at the end of April.
This year sees the highest number of communities to...
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...
Statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac
2018-01-10
The Honourable Alan McIsaac announced today that he is stepping down from his position as Prince Edward Island’s minister of Agriculture and Fisheries effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a proud member of the Legislative Assembly for District 5, Vernon River-Stratford.
“Following...