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Addressing food security with fermented food 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/addressing-food-security-fermented-food
2018-11-23
With the early arrival of winter, gardening is a faded memory for most Islanders. The tradition of pickling the harvest is a resourceful way to keep fruits and vegetable into the colder months. A lesser-known preserving method is fermentation and it's gaining attention thanks to the PEI Food...

Governments trigger AgriStability late participation for PEI farmers

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/governments-trigger-agristability-late-participation-pei-farmers
2018-10-10
Agriculture is essential to the rural way of life on Prince Edward Island. Governments remain committed to the continued expansion and success of the PEI agricultural sector by ensuring producers have the tools they need to manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farms. ...

Province mourns loss of fishers DesRoches and Getson

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-mourns-loss-fishers-desroches-and-getson
2018-09-28
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Robert Henderson offers his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and community over the tragic loss of Glen DesRoches and Maurice “Moe“ Getson.  “No words or deeds can ever truly erase the pain of loss, and we hope that all those affected by this...
Minister Robert Henderson, ALUS Canada CEO Bryan Gilvesy, Minister Richard Brown.

First funding received for threatened bird conservation

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/first-funding-received-threatened-bird-conservation
2018-09-11
A landmark partnership is underway to protect the environment on Prince Edward Island by conserving threatened grassland bird species. The initiative between the Government of Prince Edward Island and ALUS Canada, A Weston Family Initiative, encourages farmers to delay their first cut of hay until...
Photo shows four men, two on left are examining grain

Grain elevators will be renovated, expanded

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/grain-elevators-will-be-renovated-expanded
2018-08-29
Expanding and renovating Prince Edward Island’s three grain elevators will help the province’s agriculture industry grow and lead to increased prosperity for all Islanders. The PEI Grain Elevators Corporation (GEC) has received a $9.2 million repayable loan from the provincial government through...

Directory points the way to fresh, local food

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/directory-points-the-way-to-fresh-local-food
2018-07-04
There’s a way to find fresh, local food anywhere in Prince Edward Island. The 2018 edition of the Fresh Products Directory is available at www.peiflavours.ca or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s visitor information centres, liquor stores, Access PEI sites, or...

Plant diagnostic lab re-opens for season

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/plant-diagnostic-lab-re-opens-season
2018-06-29
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2018 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals, fruit crops and cole...

Some threatened Island birds getting more protection

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/some-threatened-island-birds-getting-more-protection
2018-06-22
ALUS Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island have signed a landmark agreement to help conserve threatened grassland bird species on Prince Edward Island.  ALUS Canada and the province’s Alternative Land Use Services (PEI ALUS) program have been partners for over a decade in helping...

Perennial crop program will support agriculture innovation

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/perennial-crop-program-will-support-agriculture-innovation
2018-06-18
A new initiative will help to expand perennial crops such as apples, high bush blueberries, and grapes in Prince Edward Island. The Perennial Crop Development Program is being implemented under the new federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership.  “Government is strongly committed to the...

Department offers career development opportunity for recent grads

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/department-offers-career-development-opportunity-recent-grads
2018-06-13
Recent university graduates have an  opportunity to develop their careers as a junior policy analyst with the provincial government. For the first time, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is offering one successful applicant a year-long, temporary work term that will allow them to impact...
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