Islanders are invited to meet their local farmers and find out what’s happening in agriculture in the province during Open Farm Day in Atlantic Canada on Sunday, September 18. Over 30 PEI farms are participating in this year’s annual event, including crop and livestock operations...
Prince Edward Island is renowned for its seafood, and with today’s technology, people all over the world can enjoy fresh PEI lobster year round. Live holding tanks allow the lobster to be held longer while maintaining the same quality as the day it was caught. Operated by a...
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...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to today announce renewed funding for the Shellfish Enhancement Program, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The provincial government is committed to supporting and growing Prince Edward Island’s shellfish...
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all Island fishers for their valued...
A popular buy-local campaign featuring Island seafood products has come to a close for another year, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “We had 20 retailers across P.E.I. participate in Love our Lobster this spring. Congratulations to all of this year’s...
Fall lobster season gets underway today for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “I want to wish all fishers in LFA 25 a safe and prosperous fall fishing season in the Northumberland Strait,” said Minister McIsaac. “The last...
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...
Islanders are invited to celebrate two of our primary industries – agriculture and fisheries – through photography, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Today we are launching the 2016 Celebrate P.E.I. Agriculture and Fisheries Photo Contest. Each year, we...
Renewed funding for two aquaculture programs emphasizes government’s commitment to growing our Island’s primary industries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to supporting our primary food production...