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Thank you to the Program and Publicity Committee for organizing our Late Summer Social visit to Arlington Orchards on September 19th.  Arlington Orchards is a leading producer of apples in the province, as well as growing pears, plums, and peaches.  Barry Balsom and his wife...

Jeff Campbell, P.Ag. of Salt Breeze Farms provided an overview of his sheep operation, including an accelerated lambing program and genetic improvement program. Dr. Umesh Gupta, P.Ag., presented on arthritis and how it can be mitigated and prevented through nutrition. Liz Maynard, P.Ag. (left) presenting the Outstanding...

A few photos to share from our 2022 PEIIA AGM, held Thursday, April 7th at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Justin Rogers of Picturesque Farms, Brae, PEI joined us to describe his journey in agriculture, which led to he and his wife...

The Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists annually presents an award to an individual whose achievements and service to agriculture in province has been outstanding.  This year, the PEIIA was pleased to present its Recognition Award to Joanne Driscoll. Joanne graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural...

The Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists was pleased to present Greg Donald, P.Ag., with the 2022 Outstanding Agrologist award at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 7th in Summerside. Greg demonstrates his unwavering commitment to Prince Edward Island agriculture not only through his tireless...

Two PEIIA members were presented with Recognition Awards for their contributions to Prince Edward Island agriculture at the 2021 PEIIA AGM on April 7th in Charlottetown. Brenda Simmons, P.Ag. of Point Prim was recognized for her substantial contributions to the Prince Edward Island potato industry.  While...