Land & Water Management
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
Erosion Control Structures
(Attach with Application) Appendix A
The installation of erosion control structures reduces topsoil loss due to erosion and helps to prevent the contamination of surface and groundwater from materials bound to the eroded soil particles.
Advanced Merit Erosion Control Structures
(Attach with Application) Appendix A
Projects with advanced merit may include those with fields near environmentally sensitive areas or watersheds, fields where projects would involve multiple landowners, or fields where erosion has impacted adjacent landowners or transportation corridors.
Innovations in Agroforestry
(Attach with Application) Appendix D
Agroforestry is the strategic integration of trees and shrubs with crop or livestock production to increase sustainability and resilience.
Stream Crossings for Farm Machinery
(Attach with Application) Appendix E
Improved stream crossings for farm machinery prevent stream crossing washouts during extreme weather events and allow for proper fish passage.
Water Use Efficiency and Water Treatment
(Attach with Application) Appendix E
Agriculture water use efficiency projects are intended to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use on the farm, and in warehouse and wash facilities. Improving wash water quality can alleviate water supply issues on farm and managing wastewater from on-farm wash lines prevents untreated wastewater from entering surface water bodies.
Water Supply and Irrigation Efficiency
(Attach with Application) Appendix E
A consistent, high quality, and reliable water supply with acceptable environmental impacts is important to agricultural production in a changing climate. Use of irrigation efficiency technology can improve water supply and reduce the impact on surface water base flows.
Water Well Protection Measures
(Attach with Application) Appendix E
Wells that are well maintained,properly sealed, with runoff diverted, are better protected from contamination.
Contact
Erosion Control Structures, Advanced Merit Erosion Control Structures, Stream Crossings for Farm Machinery:
Tyler Wright
Soil & Water Engineer
Tel: (902) 314-0789
tmwright@gov.pe.ca
Water Use Efficiency and Water Treatment:
Kurtis Rooke
Soil and Water Conservation Engineer
Tel: (902) 314-0782
kdrooke@gov.pe.ca
Innovations in Agroforestry:
Jacob (Jake) MacKinnon
Regenerative Agriculture Specialist
Tel: (902) 916-0968
jkmackinnon@gov.pe.ca
Water Well Protection Measures:
Kurtis Rooke
Soil and Water Conservation Engineer
Tel: (902) 314-0782
kdrooke@gov.pe.ca
Water Supply and Irrigation Efficiency:
Kurtis Rooke
Soil and Water Conservation Engineer
Tel: (902) 314-0782
kdrooke@gov.pe.ca
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form | (Attach with Application) Appendix A
The Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program aims to empower farmers and farmland owners in conservation and regeneration of agricultural landscapes. ALUS supports the maintenance, enhancement, and production of ecological goods and services (EG&S) to reduce soil erosion, improve air and water quality, enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity, sequester carbon, and build resilient agricultural landscapes. ALUS provides financial assistance to farmers and farmland owners through a multi-year land use agreement.
Contact
Jacob (Jake) MacKinnon
Regenerative Agriculture Specialist
Tel: (902) 916-0968
jkmackinnon@gov.pe.ca
Organic Industry Development Program
Program Details | Guidelines | Application Form
Certified Organic Land Conversion Sub-Program
The Certified Organic Land Conversion Sub-Program supports producers in mitigating risks associated with converting conventional farmland to certified organic farmland.
Contact
Marie-Josee Garand
Organic & Perennial Crop Specialist
Cell: (902) 218-7461
mjgarand@gov.pe.ca