Agri-Food Growth Program
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture has established the Agri-Food Growth Program to build and enhance local markets to increase the awareness, sale and consumption of Prince Edward Island produced agri-food products.
There are five components to the program:
- Signage
- Promotion
- New Product Market Readiness
- Season Extension
- Sector Growth Initiatives
Who is eligible?
- Agriculture Producers
- Agriculture industry organizations, marketing boards and associations
- Farmers’ markets
- Farm markets
- Others may be considered at the discretion of the program review committee
What activities are funded?
Projects that:
- improve the promotion of locally produced agri-food products and the individuals that produce them
- attract a wider range of clientele to local products
- increase the availability, quality and variety of Prince Edward Island produced agri-food products
- promote the sale and consumption of Prince Edward Island agri-food products
- support the development of food focused events
Where can I find more information?
How do I apply to the program?
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and submit a completed application form to the Department of Agriculture. The completed application is then submitted to a committee for approval.
For more information contact:
Agri-Food Growth Program
PEI Department of Agriculture
PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE
C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-4145
Fax: 902-368-4857
Email: agawareness@gov.pe.ca
Published date:
August 3, 2023