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This report summarizes the results of a public consultation project conducted by the Departments of Agriculture and Land; and Fisheries and Communities to gather feedback regarding perceptions and experiences of barriers limiting women’s participation in the agriculture,
Islanders are invited to showcase the province and its primary industries by entering the annual “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest. To participate in this year’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries contest – and for contest details – visit...
This week the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers met in St. Andrews, New Brunswick to discuss common priorities across all Canadian jurisdictions including marine conservation, a process to review the Fisheries Act, market access for Canadian fish and seafood...
Island fishers are cleaning up the oceans to show their collective support and appreciation of our waters on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2016, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The oceans are a changing environment for our fish stocks and we need to be...
A new guidebook will educate how to operate off-highway vehicles safely and legally and prevent costly damage to Island agriculture. The booklet was developed in response to multiple instances of crop damage on farms across Prince Edward Island due to snowmobiles and ATVs. It is...
Les Laboratoires d’analyse de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard offrent des services d’analyse chimique et microbiologique de l’eau, du sol, de produits laitiers, d’aliments pour animaux, de semences, de tissus végétaux, de fumier et d’échantillons de compost, ainsi que des services de...
Supporting Island families - Christina Follett wants to make healthy diets more attainable for some of Prince Edward Island’s most vulnerable residents. She recently launched a Healthy Families Community Kitchen program at the Native Council of Prince Edward Island’s office in...
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...
Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply. Today, May 26, Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow hosted his colleagues from the other three Atlantic provinces to discuss approaches for the next agricultural...
When PEI Burger Love returns for its 7th year, it will be the beefiest to date with 84 restaurants vying for the title of Prince Edward Island’s ‘Most Loved Burger’. The multi-award winning campaign follows up last year’s record breaking event where there was $2.2 million in...