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No additional land to be allocated for wild blueberries on former Tracadie range
December 5, 2024 TRACADIE – The provincial government has announced that no additional land will be allocated for wild blueberries on the former Tracadie range. About six per cent of the property is currently committed for wild blueberry development. “We recognize the importance of the wild blueberry industry and its economic benefit to the Acadian […]
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New program to assist Prince Edward Island farmers in building resiliency
July 31, 2024 A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island better prepare and address current and future challenges that face the industry. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI Department of Agriculture are investing more than $1.3 million in the Agriculture Resiliency […]
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New program aims to reduce greenhouse gases, foster farm sustainability – The Wave
Jul 4, 2024 Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved farm sustainability are the goals of a new agriculture-focused provincial funding program. The $1.5-million program will offset the cost of feasibility studies for agriculture-focused anaerobic digester development. The sequence of anaerobic digestion involves breaking down biodegradable materials by bacteria without oxygen. Agriculture Minister Margaret Johnson said New […]
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Government of Canada partners with Woodstock First Nation to strengthen local food security
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 25, 2024 Woodstock, New Brunswick – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with Woodstock First Nation Chief Tim Paul and community members, where he highlighted a federal investment of up to $62,124 for Woodstock First Nation under the Local Food […]
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New program at Orwell Corner celebrates cultural diversity in agriculture
May 13, 2024 A new program launched at Orwell Corner Historic Village will teach Island students about the agricultural traditions of the Mi’kmaq, French Acadians and British settlers. Agri-CULTURE Seeds of Change, which kicked off last month, is an educational project funded by the federal department of Canadian Heritage’s official languages program (link is external). […]
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Federal and Provincial Governments announce record investment through new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Sep 11, 2023 Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture for Prince Edward Island, announced an investment of over $46 million into Prince Edward Island’s local agriculture industry under the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). Sustainable CAP is a new $3.5 […]
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Government of Canada announces new living lab in Prince Edward Island
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada August 24, 2023 Today, while visiting the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the creation of a new living lab in Prince Edward Island (PEI). The announcement was made alongside Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and Bobby […]
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New limestone transportation program to help farmers improve production
01 June 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick farmers will receive improved access to agricultural limestone, a vital resource for their fields, thanks to a new program announced today. “Agricultural limestone is an important additive to enable and support a healthy farm field,” said Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson. “The use of limestone […]
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Fruit and nut tree program aims to promote food sovereignty in Wabanaki communities – CBC
U.S.-based non-profit plans to distribute fruit trees north of the border Sep 23, 2022 A U.S.-based Indigenous non-profit is trying to help Wabanaki communities have access to sustainable foods by distributing fruit and nut trees. Nibezun is based in Passadumkeag, Maine, roughly 50 kilometres northeast of Bangor, and is offering up to 300 beach plum, […]
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Abegweit First Nation investing in food security, sustainability with new greenhouse – CBC
Jun 29, 2022 Goal is to promote nutrition and a connection to the land Officials with Abegweit First Nation in P.E.I. say a greenhouse in the community will increase food security, promote nutrition and help members learn more about living off the land. Construction is underway now on the geothermal greenhouse in an open field […]
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