The Department of Agriculture (French: ministère de l’Agriculture) is the department of the Government of Prince Edward Island responsible for growing and sustaining elements of agriculture on PEI, supporting the agriculture industry in its leadership role in climate efforts, protecting the environment and working with farmers to ensure that their locally grown products continue to place PEI among the world leaders in food production and innovation.
The minister of agriculture (currently Bloyce Thompson) is responsible for the department to the General Assembly. While the minister is head of the department, and provides policy/political direction, the day-to-day operations of the department are managed by the deputy minister (currently Dr. Carolyn Sanford), who is a public servant.
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History
The Department of Agriculture was formed in 1901 with the purpose of better managing the industry's growth.
Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Agricultural Insurance Corporation Appeal Board
Agricultural Insurance Corporation
Farm Practices Review Board
PEI Grain Elevators Corporation
PEI Marketing Council
Natural Products Appeals Tribunal
Veterinary College Advisory Council
Veterinary Medical Association Licensing Board
Legislation
The Department of Agriculture is responsible for a number of laws related to agriculture, food and livestock in Prince Edward Island.
Agricultural Insurance Act
Agricultural Products Standards Act
Agrologists Act
Animal Welfare Act
Dairy Producers Act
Dog Act
Farm Machinery Dealers and Vendors Act
Farm Practices Act
Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act
Grain Elevators Corporation Act
Natural Products Marketing Act
Plant Health Act
Stray Livestock Act
Veterinary Profession Act
Weed Control Act
Women's Institute Act