What is the role of the Irrigation Extension Specialist? I work with irrigators across Prince Edward Island to support effective, responsible water use while helping maintain healthy crop production during dry conditions. I can provide guidance on the irrigation permitting...
The Department of Agriculture is welcoming photo submissions showcasing the beauty of Prince Edward Island. The Celebrate PEI Agriculture photo contest is now accepting images for the 2026 contest. “We’re so fortunate to call PEI home. The views we see every day, whether on our...
Over the past year, Islanders travelling on rural roads may have noticed a subtle but meaningful change in the landscape. More cows are happily grazing in PEI’s scenic pastures. This is, in part, thanks to the Grow the Herd Pilot Program, which is designed to increase the beef...
It’s that time of year when many Islanders make the trek to find the perfect Christmas tree for their living room and begin decorating for the holidays. While choosing a tree may take only an afternoon, few realize the amount of work that goes into growing that holiday symbol...
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Finance PEI, is launching a new stream of financing that will aim to help young farmers enter the agriculture industry by increasing purchasing power and reducing barriers to growth. The Young Farmers Low Interest Loan Program is...
The next generation of PEI’s agriculture industry now has a new resource to help navigate supports that can help establish and grow farm businesses. Through Next Generation Farming PEI, the Department of Agriculture is offering new and young farmers across the province access to...
A revamped program is now available to help new Island farmers establish or continue profitable and sustainable farm businesses on Prince Edward Island (PEI). Through mentorship, project funding, and training, the Future Farmer Program 2.0 helps farmers set and prioritize...
Islanders are being informed that a small tapeworm mainly found in foxes and coyotes, called Echinococcus multilocularis, has been detected in Prince Edward Island at levels higher than previously reported. Research conducted by the Atlantic Veterinary College between 2020 and...
A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada. The...
A new website developed by the provincial Department of Agriculture is now available to help Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry better understand and access programs available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The dedicated...