This guide serves to introduce prospective perennial crop entrepreneurs to the site assessment and development process. The goal of this guide is to ensure that new orchards/vineyards have the best possible chance for success.
Canadian farmers and food processors work hard to ensure that consumers in Canada and around the world have access to high-quality, and safe agricultural and food products. Agriculture is a backbone of the Prince Edward Island economy, representing the largest industry in 2016...
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Prince Edward Island Minister of Agriculture and Land, Bloyce Thompson visited Schurman Family Farm in Kensington, PEI today to announce an investment of $893,284 for an innovative project that will help increase energy...
It’s that time of year again – Open Farm Day is being celebrated across the region on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Farmers in Prince Edward Island will once again open their doors to give the public a first-hand look at how local farms contribute to Canadian agriculture. There is...
Application form for the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program
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...
In collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is launching new funding opportunities to further support its cattle and livestock sectors. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the governments of...
This report provides results on the performance, relevance, and impact of the Agri-Food Growth Program.
PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) provides chemical and microbiological analysis for water, soil, dairy, animal feed, seed, plant tissue, manure, and compost samples, and disease identification service for crops. The lab is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to...
This booklet is a practical guide to help the agricultural community continue to be more environmentally responsible and gain maximum return from their waste resources.