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Advocating for Sustainable Agriculture on Prince Edward Island
We are a non-profit democratic organization representing over 80% of registered agricultural producers in Prince Edward Island. Our mission focuses on advocacy, program delivery, and strategic planning to enhance farm sustainability. With a board comprising commodity representatives and county-elected farmers, we address policy issues at local, regional, and national levels. Our trained staff delivers services including farm safety resources, environmental planning, and financial assistance programs. We advocate for family farm interests while developing initiatives like the Environmental Farm Plan and Advance Payment Program.Our strategic plan prioritizes sustainability, producer education, and organizational effectiveness. We provide confidential counselling services through third-party professionals and maintain strict privacy protocols. Our farm safety initiatives include equipment operation guidelines, emergency response planning, and worker training programs. We administer federal and provincial funding programs to support climate action and agricultural innovation. Our membership-driven approach ensures all farmers have equal representation regardless of operation size.
Services
Farmer Counselling Program
Farm Safety Resources
Environmental Farm Plan
Advance Payment Program
On-Farm Climate Action Fund
Advocacy Services
Member Benefits
Health Benefits Plan
Agricultural Training
Strategic Planning
Highlights and features
- We represent over 80% of registered Island agricultural producers
- Our staff delivers specialized programs developed with industry expertise
- We provide 24/7 confidential counselling services for agricultural workers
- Our strategic planning focuses on long-term industry sustainability
- We administer federal and provincial funding programs for climate action
Services
Farmer Counselling Program
This confidential program provides professional mental health support for agricultural workers and their families. Our trained counsellors address stress, anxiety, substance misuse, and workplace conflicts through private sessions. Services include wellness workshops, crisis intervention, and community resource referrals while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
Environmental Farm Plan
This initiative helps farmers develop environmentally responsible operating strategies. The program assesses environmental risks, creates mitigation plans, and ensures regulatory compliance. Participants receive GIS mapping support and guidance to maintain eligibility for provincial agricultural stewardship programs.
Advance Payment Program
Federal loan guarantee program offering low-cost cash advances for agricultural operations. The service helps cover operating expenses and supports marketing opportunities with tiered administration fees based on funding levels. Membership provides discounted access to this financial resource.
Farm Safety Resources
Comprehensive safety programs covering equipment operation, chemical handling, and workplace hazard assessment. Resources include bilingual training materials, emergency response planning, and the Excellence in Farm Safety Award recognition program for industry leaders.
On-Farm Climate Action Fund
Funding program supporting climate-smart agricultural practices through federal grants. The initiative promotes cover cropping, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve carbon sequestration.
People
Donald Killorn
Executive Director
Executive Director with agricultural advocacy experience, previously working with fisheries in Belize and the Bay of Fundy. Graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island and brings diverse industry perspective to leadership.
JoAnn Pineau
Environmental Farm Plan Program Manager
Environmental planning specialist with experience coordinating agricultural awareness initiatives. Holds animal science expertise from Dalhousie Agricultural Campus and manages both Federation and Wild Blueberry Growers Association programs.
Andrew Wood
APP Officer
Advance Payment Program specialist with 8 years' experience supporting growers. Former potato industry professional and Certified Financial Planner with family farming background in beef production.
Hannah Fraser
Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Environmental expert focusing on farm safety and water quality initiatives. Recent graduate of Holland College and UPEI's Environmental Studies program with practical experience in agri-forestry and sustainability practices.
Rimsha Khan
Climate Action Specialist
Environmental scientist administering climate action programs with expertise in greenhouse gas measurement. Holds drone licensing for agricultural surveys and pursuing PhD research on sustainable farming practices at Dalhousie University.
Questions
What benefits does PEIFA membership provide?
Members receive discounted program fees, advocacy representation, and access to specialized services including financial assistance programs and environmental planning support.
How can farmers access counselling services?
Confidential counselling is available 24/7 through third-party professionals by contacting 902-894-8006 with all sessions held in private, non-affiliated locations.
What farm safety resources are available?
Resources include equipment operation guidelines, emergency response plans, hazard assessment tools, and bilingual training materials for foreign workers.
How do I apply for climate action funding?
Applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund can be submitted online or by email to designated program officers during specified application periods.
What is the Environmental Farm Plan?
The EFP helps farmers create sustainability plans addressing environmental risks while maintaining eligibility for provincial agricultural stewardship programs through GIS mapping and risk assessments.
Is the Advance Payment Program available to all farmers?
Most agricultural products qualify except supply-managed livestock and breeding animals not intended for market during the production period.
