2019 Island Agrology Workshop

August 18-20th, 2019 | Stanley Bridge Resort, PEI

The PEIIA was proud to present our first Island Agrology Workshop in August.  Our theme was “Building Resiliency in Maritime Agriculture,” touching on how farmers and agricultural professionals can respond to a changing climate to ensure our farms remain profitable and sustainable.  Below, you will find PDF versions of the presentations from the Workshop.  Thank you to our great lineup of speakers for their high quality presentations.

Dr. Judith Nyiraneza – Current Status of Maritime Soils

Stephanie Arnold – Dynamic Climate Change Adaptation for Potato Production

Jamie Hewitt – Overview of Climate Change Adaptation in the Canadian Agriculture Sector

Dr. Phil Haygarth – Building Soil and Watershed Resilience in a Changing Climate:  A Turning Point in the Phosphorus Cycle

Dr. David Burton – Changes in Nitrogen Management in Response to a Changing Climate

Dr. Josh Faulkner – On-Farm Climate Adaptation in New England

Michelle Cortens – Adaptations in the Nova Scotia Fruit Industry

Dr. Claude Caldwell – Crop Diversification & New Crop Opportunities

Evan MacDonald – New Tools in Soil Conservation/Sustainability

Candace Vinke – Opportunities in the Carbon Economy