Growing The Island Way
In its press release, the Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Agri-food on Prince Edward Island has challenged farmers and food processors to be leaders in a bold new vision of growth, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability for the Province's largest industry. The twelve-member Commission released a Consultation Draft Report on October 30, 2008 after hearing over 40 presentations, reviewing written submissions, and holding a dozen Commission meetings over the summer and fall. This document will promote discussion, debate, and consensus building at a series of consultation workshops with agri-food system partners scheduled for November 25, 27 and 28, 2008.
Commission Reports
THE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
The Commission has produced a State of the Agriculture Report which provides a statistical snapshot of trends in the economics of agriculture in the province, as well as information on the issues and drivers impacting PEI's agriculture sector. This document will help focus discussions and consultations on a vision and long term plan for agriculture on PEI.
The Commission has released a draft consultation report entitled 'Growing the Island Way' which provides a vision, mission, goals and recommendations for economic prosperity and environmental sustainability for the Prince Edward Island's largest industry. This document will promote discussion, debate, and consensus building at a series of consultation workshops with agri-food system partners scheduled for November 25, 27 and 28, 2008.
As other reports are produced, they will be made available on this site.