Soil organic matter (SOM) is the main building block for many chemical, physical and biological factors of a soil. Sufficient levels of soil organic matter are a necessity to ensuring productive and healthy soils. Agricultural soils with high soil organic matter levels are...
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture is committed to helping Islanders and tourists appreciate and enjoy local meat products. To help promote local meat products, the Meat Directory will be hosted online and copies of the Meat Directory will be printed and distributed to locations across PEI. Producers, processors, and retailers who would like to have their business listed in the Directory are required to register. What is the Meat Directory? The PEI Meat Directory is an annual publication for: Producers, processors, and retailers seeking industry connections Consumers looking...
Telling the story of Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - Carmody Cove Vineyard
The PEI Grain Elevators Corporation is a 40 year-old provincial crown corporation. There are three elevator facilities in the province - one wooden and two concrete located in Kensington, Roseneath and Elmsdale. The combined total storage capacity of the elevators is just more...
The Department of Agriculture and Land and the Department of Fisheries and Communities maintain policies and programs to ensure the actions of the present day do not diminish the ability of future generations to provide for their needs, maintain their health, and enjoy their...
Through a new and expanded agriculture recycling program, farmers can keep even more plastics out of landfills. PEI is the first province in Atlantic Canada with a regulated extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for agricultural plastics, which started December 1, 2022...
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...
A Guide for Consumers and Farmers Can I purchase (raw) unpasteurized milk directly from farmers? No. The PEI Public Health Act has strict rules on the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products from cows, goats, sheep, or other species prescribed in the regulations. Individuals...
What every dog owner needs to know Who is responsible for a dog? Examples could include: Anyone with possession or control of the dog Anyone who occupies the premises where the dog is A parent/ guardian if the owner is a minor Licensing your dog Outside a municipality Dogs 6+...
2025 Rules & Regulations ELIGIBILITY All entries must be photographs taken in Prince Edward Island. The contest is open to all residents of Canada and the United States, except management and staff of the PEI Department of Agriculture. This includes their immediate families...