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Agroforestry Planting Considerations
Agroforestry Factsheet Series V1: Agroforestry Planting Considerations
About the Farm Practices Review Board
Agriculture is very important Prince Edward Island and its provincial economy. It is in the provincial interest that in agricultural areas, agricultural uses and normal farm practices are promoted and protected in a way that balances the needs of the agricultural community with...
Province launches land buy-back program for potato producers
Following a commitment in the 2025 Speech from the Throne, the Province is offering a new program to purchase designated potato wart index fields from producers and agricultural operations. The PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program will add to existing investments and initiatives to...
Addressing food security with fermented food
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...
Family Farm Staying on Top of Organic Demand
The Dykerman family in Brookfield, Prince Edward Island, is passionate about farming, high service standards and quality produce.For more than three decades, the family operation has been growing and processing conventional vegetables for sale to wholesale markets in Atlantic...
Future of Farming Conference welcomes young producers from across the Island
Young and aspiring farmers are coming together on November 15 to share knowledge and resources during the Future of Farming Conference. The Future of Farming Conference is hosted by the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and is dedicated to inspiring and empowering...
Province supports agriculture and trucking industries
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initial assistance for the Island’s agriculture and trucking industries as they deal with the impacts of COVID-19. “The health and well-being of our communities depends on ready access to high-quality, healthy, safe food and...
Applications being accepted for food-education funding
Government is fulfilling its budget commitment to provide funding to community groups that increase Islanders' awareness of fresh, healthy local foods. The Community Food Security and Food Education Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres, and other...
Extreme Weather Preparedness Sub-Program Guidelines
Guidelines for Extreme Weather Preparedness Sub-Program