Cover crops are an essential tool that farmers use to reduce erosion and build soil. On PEI, a cover crop is usually planted in a field following a harvest, usually late in the growing season (September or October). PEI has soft, sandy soils that are ideal for growing a wide[…]
Grass Waterways and Berms
Gullies and watercourses are low spots in a field where surface water will naturally drain. The sandy soils of PEI are highly erodible, in comparison to soils in other regions of the Maritimes. A heavy rainfall event may lead to water quickly running across the surface of a tilled field[…]
Farming Forever Introduction
This is the first in a series of articles that will highlight how our farmers are continuing their efforts to improve farm practices by increasing cooperation between each other and researchers. Kensington North Watersheds Association is teaming up with the East Prince Agri-Environmental Association on a series of projects, including[…]
Bird Watching: Rubber Boots, a Camera and a Smile
I have a love of nature that goes back to my early childhood. Last year, with the support of my family, I chose to return to school and study environmental science. I have heard that learning keeps us young, so understandably, this must be why I feel like a kid[…]
Water Conservation Strategy for Kensington Being Planned
The Town of Kensington is partnering with the Kensington North Watershed Association (KNWSA) in the creation of a Water Conservation Strategy that will be tailor-made to specifically fit the needs and demands of our community. The province of Prince Edward Island is 100% reliant upon groundwater resources to provide us[…]
Hedgerow Programs
Benefits of Hedgerows / Windbreaks Protection from wind damage and pesticides drifts Reduce risk of wind erosion Uniform snow dispersion Barrier against insects and disease infestations Maintain and improve soil moisture (less wind-less transpiration) Barriers between organic and non organic crops Improves natural beauty of the farm Provides habitat for[…]
Farmers Working to Reduce the Impact of Nitrates on the Environment
The Nitrates Stakeholders Committee of the Kensington North Watersheds held a well attended meeting at the Kensington Legion on Feb. 10, 2014. Over 40 people were present, more than half of whom were farmers. The meeting was chaired by Stakeholders Committee chair Jim Evans. In his opening remarks he set[…]
Farmers Hold Industry Leading Meeting on Nitrates
The Nitrates Stakeholders Committee of the Kensington North Watersheds held a well attended meeting at the Kensington Legion on Feb. 10. Over 40 people were present, more than half of whom were farmers. The meeting was chaired by Stakeholders Committee chair Jim Evans. In his opening remarks he set the[…]
Bio-Reactor Constructed in Darnley
KNWSA has recently constructed a bio-reactor, or bio-filter, to capture nitrates from tile drainage in a small tributary to Darnley Basin. We have previously planted trees in this same small riparian zone on the property of Hickey Farms in Darnley. The location was thought to be a good site to[…]