Learning from the past. Farming for the future.
Farming 101
Planting Potatoes
From planting a single seed potato to 1000s of acres of 100s of different varieties spread all across this beautiful land.
Growing Potatoes
How does one single potato become thousands of acres? It is all about the eyes.
Harvesting Potatoes
How do these potatoes go from the ground to your dinner table? “Digging” potatoes is all about that bright red mud.
What makes PEI potatoes unique?
Red sandy soil, ideal climate, and great people.
Videos courtesy of PEI Potato Board.
Storing, Grading and Shipping Potatoes
With millions and millions of pounds of potatoes ready for you, how do we keep them fresh on the farm? You’ll explore the warehouses from the inside out.
Selling Potatoes
Now where do these potatoes go from here?
Sustainable Practices
And how do we keep this going from year to year? It’s all about sustaining the land to give these taters a great place to grow.
This process involves identifying, evaluating, and addressing all environmental risks and opportunities on the farm. This includes proper storage of pesticides and fuel, water management, nutrient management, and erosion control. All Prince Edward Island farms follow clearly defined regulations enacted by the provincial government which limit agricultural or industry activity near waterways.