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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...
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...
Producers can face uncontrollable natural hazards during the production year. AgriInsurance is a production insurance program that can help mitigate these risks. AgriInsurance stabilizes a producer’s income by minimizing the economic loss from...
AgriStability Program Enhancements
The Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce some important changes to the AgriStability Program.
These changes will provide increased support to all producers for the 2021 and 2022 Program Years:
The...
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 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...
The FarmersTalk program is a service that provides confidential, professional counselling services to farmers, farm employees and their families. The program recognizes that some problems can affect home life and work performance. When this happens, help...
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 disposal or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the ground surface may constitute an...
Highlights of the PEI 2020 Agriculture and Agri-Food International Exports
The PEI Agriculture Fiona Recovery Fund (PEIAgFRF) is open to agricultural operations who experienced significant infrastructure damage on insured assets from Hurricane Fiona and were not able to fully rebuild or replace the infrastructure through...
Submissions are now closed.
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...
The purpose of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Livestock Strategy is to serve as a guiding document to support the development of PEI’s livestock sectors. The Livestock Strategy will be implemented through collaboration with the livestock industry and its...
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career development opportunity at the PEI Department of Agriculture (DA)
Every year the program will provide one successful applicant the opportunity to complete a one-year temporary...
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...
Deadline to receive applications for the Soil Building for Seed Producers Project is Monday, July 10, 2023.
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture has established the Soil Building for Seed Potato Producers Program to assist in the planting...
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 (SIGI) 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...
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...
Tailgate Talks is a video series produced by Department of Agriculture to showcase our important agriculture industry on PEI.
Tailgate Talks Episode 1 – PEI’s Future Farmer Program
Ever wonder what it takes to enter into the Agriculture industry on PEI...
Current Ag Market Report:
August 3, 2023
Compiled Annual Ag Market Report:
2023 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...