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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...
Grandfather and grandson steward land for future generations
2018-02-23
When Will Brown takes over Circle H Farms from his grandfather, John Hayden, he will be the sixth generation to farm in Cherry Valley. With that future in mind, stewarding this land is of paramount importance.
“Wildlife habitat and water quality should be two key priorities, not just for Circle H...
Meet the Farmboys
2018-02-16
Bryan and Kyle Maynard are young farmers with a farm succession story—told through photography, video and social media - that is renewing enthusiasm for agriculture in Prince Edward Island.
The Maynards joined the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program because, as Bryan explains, “ALUS...
Evangeline keeps the streams clean
2018-02-09
As a non-profit organization, the Evangeline Community Pasture provides communal grasslands where its members can graze their livestock during the summer months. As an Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) participant, the group produces ecosystem services, like cleaner air, cleaner water and more...