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Province launches new scholarship for Island students attending agriculture campus
Island students attending Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus will soon have access to more financial assistance. Through the new R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship, the Provincial Government will provide PEI undergraduate students attending Dalhousie University...
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New pilot program teaches Island students about agriculture
In collaboration with the Department of Education and Agriculture in the Classroom PEI, the Department of Agriculture is funding a new pilot program in select Grade 6 Public School Board (PSB) classrooms this year to further integrate agriculture into PEI’s education system. The...
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New online resource supports the next generation of farmers on PEI
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...
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R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship available to PEI students
PEI students pursuing an education in agriculture at Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus are reminded of the financial assistance that is now available. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the provincially funded R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship will provide PEI...
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Meet Ellen Davis, PEI’s Livestock Champion
Ellen Davis comes from a long line of beef farmers and has a deep passion for the livestock sector—it's in her blood. As the Island’s new Livestock Champion, she’s eager to share her passion and make a positive impact on the industry in PEI. "Being raised on a farm, I developed a...
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R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship
Beginning in the fall of 2025, the PEI Department of Agriculture will be funding the R. Elmer MacDonald Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance for PEI residents who are enrolled in eligible undergraduate agricultural programs at the Dalhousie University's Faculty of...
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New Future Farmer program aims to strengthen the next generation of Prince Edward Island producers
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...