This publication is intended to give direction for sustainable manure management practices on Prince Edward Island, as well as for beneficial management practices current at the time of publication.
“Soil health” is a term often used to define the ability of a soil to function. It focuses on all three primary soil properties: the physical, chemical, and biological components and how they affect plant productivity. By testing soil health parameters, we can better understand...
Community groups, schools, and early childhood centres will have more resources to teach Islanders about fresh, local food – including the students at Queen Elizabeth Elementary in Kensington. Research coordinator Karen Murchison of the PEI Certified Organic Producers Cooperative...
A tour of Island farms shows that growers are working to improve the health of PEI soil and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson along with agricultural specialists from the department recently visited more than 15 farms...
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...
The Guide for Beginning Farmers on Prince Edward Island is intended to serve as a starting point for those interested in pursuing an agricultural enterprise on Prince Edward Island
This document was developed by the PEI Department of Agriculture for the purpose of outlining various crops and livestock that are produced on PEI.
Government is fulfilling its budget commitment to provide funding to community groups that increase Islanders' awareness of fresh, healthy local foods. The Community Food Security and Food Education Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres, and other...
This booklet is a practical guide to help the agricultural community continue to be more environmentally responsible and gain maximum return from their waste resources.
Agroforestry Factsheet Series V1: Agroforestry Planting Considerations