AGRICULTURE notes

The following information is from the P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council, Farm Centre. Contact 902892 1091, 1 866 892 1091, info@ peiagsc.ca or view www.peiagsc. ca.

Employment Services

The P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council Employment services are available for employees and employers for free. Call Charlottetown at 1-866-892-1091.

Harvest and Prosper Project is underway. Agriculture employment needs are being linked to social assistance, disability and newcomers allowing these participants to earn up to $3,000 without affecting their social assistance benefits. If interested in participating, contact us a 902-892-1091. This project is in partnership with the Adventure Group, P.E.I. Association for Newcomers, P.E.I. government and Canada-P.E.I. Labour Market Development Agreement.

Training

P.E.I. Farm Technician Apprenticeship 2018 Training Block is Jan. 8 to Feb. 9 at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave., Charlottetown. To register, contact PEIAGSC at 902-892-1091 by Oct. 31. This unique program was developed to address the demand for a skilled, sustainable, agricultural workforce on P.E.I. Those interested in starting the journey to become a Blue Seal certified farm technician must first register with P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council at 902- 892-1091 or email info@peiagsc.ca.

Events

P.E.I. Potato Board annual meeting and banquet will be held Nov. 17 at the Red Shores Charlottetown and the Delta Prince Edward Hotel. The meeting has a daylong format with guest speakers, presentations and updates on key industry issues and concluding with an evening banquet. Contact Karen Martin at 902-892-6551 or email: karen@ peipotato.org.