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Last week Amanda Beal, Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Emily Horton, DACF Director of Policy & Community Engagement and Ashley Randie, Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources traveled to Prince Edward Island and met with Agriculture Minister Bloyce Thompson and other provincal feaders. The purpose was to reinforce the strong partnership between New England and Canada’s Maritimes according to a press release issued by the Maine Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Department today..
The visit highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Northeast US and Canadian provinces while showcasing PEI’s innovative agicultural and food enterprises.
Commissioners Beal and Randie toured several operations, including The Handpie Company, a creative food manufacturing facility; Fromagerie PEI, an artisanai cheese dairy and a seed potato farm in partnership with the PEI Potato Board. The delegation exchanged ideas on sustainacble agricultural practices with direct relevance to farming commuunities in Maine and across New England.
“This visit underscored the value of cross-border collaboration and sharing ideas to strengthen agriculture and our food systems,” said Commissioner Beal. “By learning from one another, we can best support our farmers and ensure the resilience of our region’s natural resource economies.” The visit also included a breakfast hosted by the Honorable Rob Lantz, Premier of PEI during the Island’s Heritage Days celebration. The Commissioners met with additional provincial leaders, including Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Gilles Arsenault and Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sports and Culture Zack Bell, to discuss shared challenges and opportunities related to climate resilience, economic development and agricultural innovation.
Maine has long prioritized strong relationships with Canadian provinces, reflecting the economic, cultural and family ties that connect the region. Earlier this summer Governor Janet T. Mills, led a trade and cultural mission to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, reinforcing the state’s commitment to collaboration on shared challenges and economic opportunities. Commissioner Beal’s visit to PEI further underscores this administration-wide priority of cross-border partnerships that benefit communities on both sides of the border.
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