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BMP: Agricultural Waste Management
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.
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Agriculture on PEI
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farmlands represent about 36.05% of the total land area (504,674 acres). As of January 2025, the population of PEI was 179,280. The 2021 Census of Agriculture counted 1...
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Guide for Beginning Farmers
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
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Family Farm Staying on Top of Organic Demand
The Dykerman family in Brookfield, Prince Edward Island, is passionate about farming, high service standards and quality produce.For more than three decades, the family operation has been growing and processing conventional vegetables for sale to wholesale markets in Atlantic...
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Women learning about non-traditional careers
A new project in Prince Edward Island is teaching women about careers they might not have otherwise considered. “We are thrilled to support this unique empowerment project that aims to increase the number of women in trades and technology roles on Prince Edward Island,” Workforce...
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Head for the Farm on Sunday September 18!
Islanders are invited to meet their local farmers and find out what’s happening in agriculture in the province during Open Farm Day in Atlantic Canada on Sunday, September 18. Over 30 PEI farms are participating in this year’s annual event, including crop and livestock operations...
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Province renews funding for Aquaculture Programs
Renewed funding for two aquaculture programs emphasizes government’s commitment to growing our Island’s primary industries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to supporting our primary food production...
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2016 Spring Lobster Season
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all Island fishers for their valued...