CASP has received support from the PEI ADAPT Council, the PEI Department of Agriculture and the PEI Community Development Bureau to carry out a project to support the development of value added agricultural product on PEI. The project has two parts. In the first part local grocery retailers and wholesalers will be surveyed to determine what products and what volumes they feel can be procured from local sources. In the second part of the project, this information will be conveyed to the public in a series of community meetings. Support staff from various agencies will be on hand at the meetings to discuss programming aimed at supporting the development of value added and innovative agricultural products.

SURVEY

To download an Adobe PDF version of the survey please click here (File size 279 KB).

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The community meetings were conducted from the July 13 to July 23.  This portion of the project has concluded.  For a copy of the presentation click here (File size 1.41 MB)

RESOURCE LINKS

PLEASE NOTE: CASP is not responsible for the information or content posted in each of the following web sites.

PEI Government Programs

Rural Jobs Initiaitive

The purpose of the Rural Jobs Initiative is to provide assistance for workers in support of innovation, technological adaptation, sustainable diversification and the growth of employment in rural Prince Edward Island.

Agriculture Innovation Program

The Agriculture Innovation Program was established to provide assistance for innovative projects that will yield positive economic benefits within the Prince Edward Island agricultural industry.

This program will provide funds to farmers, groups of farmers, and agri-business to support investments in primary agriculture which contribute to on-farm profitability and competitiveness.

Buy PEI Initiative

The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce two programs under the Buy PEI Initiative — the Agri-Food Market Development Program and the Agri-Food Promotion Program. These are exciting new programs aimed at increasing awareness, demand and consumption of Prince Edward Island agri-food products.

Federal Government Programs

For a complete list of programs through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada please visit: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng

Planning and Assessment for Value-Added Enterprises

This program helps you cover the cost of hiring a business planning professional who will help you develop a feasibility assessment and/or business plan related to your value-added business opportunity.  NOTE that the program ended March 31, 2009 but is expected to be replaced by a new program.  Details of any new programs will be listed as soon as they become available.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Programs and Services

Other Programs

PEI ADAPT Council

The Mission of the PEI ADAPT Council and ACAAF is to assist the agriculture and agri-food industry adapt to new challenges and opportunities and support innovative ways of doing business.

INFORMATION LINKS

Canadian Chamber of Commerce survey results.

“Grown in Canada” Label – Marketing the Nation’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Products

The Canadian Food Labeling Initiative

Defining “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” for Food Labels and Advertising

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Food safety is the CFIA’s top priority. The CFIA, along with many federal, provincial and municipal organizations, is working to improve the overall health of Canadians. The CFIA develops and delivers programs and services designed to protect Canadians from preventable food safety hazards, to ensure that food safety emergencies are effectively managed, and that the public is aware of–and contributes to–food safety.

PEI Food Technology Centre

Laboratory, Regulatory & Food Safety Training Services

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