The Department of Agriculture has initiated a project focused on exploring food waste reduction on Prince Edward Island (PEI), and compiled information that could assist in addressing challenges related to food waste in the province.
Provincial funding is available for local groups wishing to establish new food resources and increase access to Island food for their community. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is accepting applications, and is providing funding to local community organizations to...
Island Community Food Security Program Application Form
This report provides results on the performance, relevance, and impact of the Agri-Food Growth Program.
This year’s Prince Edward Island Fresh Food Directory is now available for Islanders and visitors, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Each year our department creates a directory that maps out locations across P.E.I. where fresh food products are available...
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of reviewing food waste across the Island and the impacts it can have on our communities and the environment. As PEI continues to cement itself as a leading food provider for residents of the province, across Canada and the world...
Atlantic Canadian Ministers of Agriculture joined on PEI this week to discuss a variety of topics including trade, a strategic regional approach, and other initiatives that can benefit the future of agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Ministers discussed an Eastern Livestock Price...
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...
Prince Edward Island is celebrating its fast-growing organic farming industry during National Organic Week. “In concurrence with Canada’s National Organic Week I want to recognize all organic farmers across Prince Edward Island,” Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac...