Terracing grassed waterways and strip cropping were also discussed. The MacIsaac's have made strides in fertility management with a rigorous nutrient management program.

Lunch, with all P.E.I. products, was provided at the Souris Ski Club by Right Bite Catering, at Souris Line Road. Farmers in the Souris River watershed are partnering with the Wildlife Federation in an Ecological Goods & Services project. A presentation was made outling the project and the amounts of incentives that are being provided.

Following lunch, the group travelled to R. A. Rose & Sons Farm in Lakeville. The farm includes a potato operation and a milk transport business. A new method of hilling potato plants was described. The machinery is designed to conserve water and minimize runoff.

The participants also toured the East Point Wind Farm at North Lake, which commenced operation in January. Representatives from the P.E.I. Energy Corporation and Vestas reviewed the windmill operation and the landowner agreements.

A visit to the Big Tree in Glencorradale, believed to be Prince Edward Island's oldest living object, brought forth the historical aspect of the land and the island forests.

The last stop of the day was at Pondsedge Farms in Little Pond. The large dairy operation grows the majority of its feed, including barley, soybeans, corn sileage, sileage and hay. Additional information may be found here.