The PEI Marketing Council supervises the creation and operation of producer boards, commissions and groups that regulate and control the production, sale, processing, marketing, transportation and pricing of natural products. Commodity Boards Chicken Farmers of Prince Edward...
The Natural Products Appeals Tribunal is responsible for hearing appeals of orders, directions or decisions made by commodity boards and marketing commissions in the province and appeals of orders, directions or regulations made by the PEI Marketing Council. Who serves on the...
The PEI Grain Elevators Corporation is a 40 year-old provincial crown corporation. There are three elevator facilities in the province - one wooden and two concrete located in Kensington, Roseneath and Elmsdale. The combined total storage capacity of the elevators is just more...
Agriculture is very important Prince Edward Island and its provincial economy. It is in the provincial interest that in agricultural areas, agricultural uses and normal farm practices are promoted and protected in a way that balances the needs of the agricultural community with...
The Agricultural Insurance Corporation is a crown corporation that provides crop insurance and income support programs to farmers. The AgriInsurance program is funded by the federal and provincial governments. Who serves on the board of directors? Community members are appointed...
Policy Evaluation of the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' Non-Business Risk Management Growing Forward 2 Programs. Conducted by the Policy and Agriculture Resource Division of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).
Overview of Animal Welfare Act: Animals must be provided with adequate food, water, and shelter and access to veterinary care when injured or ill. It is illegal to travel with dogs, and other companion animals, in the back of a pickup truck. Any form of cosmetic surgery (tail...