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PEI ALUS participants Dunk River Farms

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The Schurmans are PEI ALUS participants who own and operate a 5th generation potato farm in Central Bedeque.

Dunk River Farms Ltd. is a family-owned and operated 5th generation potato farm, located in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island.

The farm is operated by Kevin, Paul, David and Elaine Schurman, who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental stewardship through the implementation of soil conservation practices such as grassed waterways, terraces and farmable berms.

Other ALUS projects include grassed headlands, expanded buffer zones and the retirement of steeply sloped fields.

Potatoes are rotated with cereals and forages on a three year crop rotation.

ALUS Receives Over $500,000 for Species at Risk Habitat in Ontario

ALUS Receives Over $500,000 for Species at Risk Habitat in Ontario

Sep 18, 2023

On August 21st, Ontario Minister David Piccini announced new funding for ALUS through the Species at Risk Stewardship Program   This pond at the Crump Family Farm helps improve water quality by holding, slowing and filtering water, benefitting species at risk in...

Partnerships Plant More Trees

Partnerships Plant More Trees

Sep 5, 2023

Community leaders from ALUS Northern Sunrise, Tree Canada and Alberta Conservation Association leverage new partnerships to accelerate environmental and community impacts    Aerial view of the ALUS Northern Sunrise tree planting project site. Credit: Katie...

Protecting Biodiversity in the Thames River Watershed

Protecting Biodiversity in the Thames River Watershed

Sep 1, 2023

ALUS Middlesex Continues to Protect Species at Risk by Creating Valuable New Habitat to Improve Biodiversity in the Thames River Watershed     The Thames River is a natural treasure that flows throughout Middlesex County and is a vital component of the region's...