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Islanders can showcase the natural beauty inspired by our agriculture and fisheries industries through government’s annual photo contest. The “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest lets shutterbugs capture Prince Edward Island’s lush rolling hills, roadside...
The Prince Edward Island Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory is now accepting samples for the 2017 season. The free service helps home gardeners, farmers, and greenhouse operators identify potential plant diseases and manage or prevent the disease. Crops that can be tested...
The following is a statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac: I would like to clarify recent misinformation about the importation of honey bees to Prince Edward Island. While the province does allow the import of honey bees from other jurisdictions, a strict...
Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers met in Ottawa yesterday to help Canadian farmers and food processors grow their businesses. Ministers discussed next steps toward developing the forthcoming agricultural policy framework, and they will...
Protecting Prince Edward Island’s world-famous soil is something John Hooper takes very seriously. Hooper, who is the president of the PEI Soil and Crop Improvement Association, was on hand to help two cabinet ministers bury white cotton underwear at Oyster Cove Farms in Hamilton...
Three Island schools will have more fresh, local food on their menus through a program aimed at improving food security and education. The Food Security and Food Education Program will help Islanders access local food and teach about its nutritional value, where it comes from...
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...
For Confederation Cove Mussel Company in Borden-Carleton, Seafood Expo North America is an opportunity to find new business, strengthen existing relationships, open new markets, and grow their earning potential. Confederation Cove Mussel Company is among more than 30 Island...
Every day on farms across Prince Edward Island, producers have the health and well being of their families and farm workers top of mind. During Canadian Agricultural Safety Week March 12 to 18, it is important to recognize our Island producers for working safely and to...
The benefits of a new $325 million federal government investment in Atlantic Canada’s fisheries and aquaculture will be felt by Prince Edward Island fishers and our entire economy. The Government of Canada today announced the creation of an Atlantic Fisheries Fund to better meet...