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Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farms represent about 42.5% of the total land area (594,324 acres). In July 2020, the population of PEI was 159,625. The 2016 Census of...
The Agriculture Research and Innovation Program (ARIP) is comprised of four sub-programs that support farm-level research, innovation and adoption projects that can lead increased competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the PEI agriculture...
2020 Statistics
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PEI Statistical Review 2020
Census Statistics
Farm Census Data (PEI Numbers, Acres, Value, Livestock) - 1986/2016
Farm Income Statistics
Farm Cash Receipts...
The PEI Agricultural Insurance Corporation office in Kensington is closed to the public. A drop box is available for contactless service. We will strive to provide contactless service where possible.
Appointments are available for in person service when...
What is late participation?
Under the new Canadian Agricultural Partnership, governments agreed to allow producers to join the program after the enrolment deadline if there is a significant downturn in a farm sector and a gap in participation.
To...
The PEI Agricultural Insurance Corporation office in Kensington is closed to the public. A drop box is available for contactless service. We will strive to provide contactless service where possible.
Appointments are available for in person service when...
The 2018 photo contest category entries were short listed and displayed at Old Home Week. Visitors were asked to vote for their favourite photograph.
Congratulations to Scott Chandler the winner of the People's Choice Award for the 2018 Celebrating PEI...
This document was developed by the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land for the purpose of outlining various crops and livestock that are produced on PEI.
The Community Food Security and Agriculture Awareness Program will support community-led education programs and outreach activities that will result in local market expansion and improved community food security, i.e. raise the profile of PEI agriculture...
The online form below allows you to register your farm as required under the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act to provide stable funding for general farm organizations in Prince Edward Island
Which organizations receive funding?
At...
Government’s top priority is protecting the health and safety of Islanders and limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our province.
Health officials recognize that essential services, including food production, will have to be maintained even under the...
This document outlines recommendations for all farms to meet the orders, notices, and guidance issued by Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer for farms employing Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) and domestic workers. The requirements apply...
The Department maintains a list of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry associations and boards in the province, as well as some regional organizations.
You will be able to:
view and print contact information for a single organization...
PEI Fresh Products Directory is an online guide to connect growers, producers, processors, chefs, restaurants, tourism operators and other culinary industry stakeholders.
These guidelines are designed to reduce the risk of contamination of land and water resources which may result from the improper disposal practices.
The permanent discarding or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the surface of the ground may...
Highlights of the PEI 2020 Agriculture and Agri-Food International Exports
What do I need to complete the online form?
You will be asked to provide the details you want included in your listing including:
Current contact details, including your website address
Location of your farm or food products (to appear on map)
Type...
The Prince Edward Island Potato Wart Emergency Contingency Fund has been established to provide support to the PEI agriculture industry for unanticipated costs and activities due to potato wart related restrictions.
Growers and agriculture businesses...
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Land is now offering a Potato Wart Navigation Service through a dedicated phone line and email. Those affected by the imposed trade restrictions and additional domestic requirements associated with...
The E-Letter is a growing part of the way in which information and communications technology can be used effectively by the agriculture and agri-food industry to communicate and share information, and to open up new opportunities for the way we do...
Please send your name and e-mail address to agri-feedback@gov.pe.ca to be notified when the program opens for applications. Please include "PCDMP" in the subject line.
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career...
The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness by supporting small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri- processors to expand their product base or markets through...
If you want to establish a farm in PEI it may be helpful to consult the Guide for Beginning Farmers on Prince Edward Island before you make any financial or production decisions. This convenient agricultural resource outlines the support, training and...
The Strategic Industry Growth Initiative is designed to increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agriculture industry through a coordinated effort to accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products...
This infographic displays some of the policies and programs working towards sustainability in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries.
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...
U-Pick operations are permitted to open safely.
Core measures for all businesses, services and organizations
Develop and follow an operational plan detailing methods to mitigate transmission of disease.
Take every reasonable step to ensure physical...
Current Ag Market Report:
January 20, 2022
Compiled Annual Ag Market Report:
2022 Ag Market Report
2021 Ag Market Report
2020 Ag Market Report
2019 Ag Market Report
2018 Ag Market Report
2017 Ag Market Report
2016 Ag Market Report
2015 Ag...