PEI FARM TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
2026 Training Block 
Monday, January 12, 2026 to Friday,  February 13, 2026
Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown PE
 
 
Developed in consultation with the PEI Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee, this one-of-a-kind, two-year registered apprenticeship program combines classroom learning with on-farm experience, earning students a Certificate of Qualification in Farm Technician by the PEI Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning.
 
The program highlights the important contribution of farm technicians to Canada’s agri-food system.  
 
Apprentices work throughout the year gaining skills on-farm with a farm mentor in addition to participating in five weeks of in-class training delivered by Extended Learning, Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, on PEI.  
 
This unique program was developed to address the demand for a skilled, sustainable, agricultural workforce on P.E.I.
100% funded if EI eligable.
 
Those interested in starting the journey to become a Blue Seal Certified Farm Technician must first register with;

P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council
420 University Avenue
Farm Centre, Suite 113
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5
phone: 902- 892-1091, fax: 902-892-1891
email: info@peiagsc.ca
 

Apprenticeship Application - Apprenticeship Application for PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Program

Block Release Farm Tech - Block Release Farm Tech

Farm Tech brochure - check out the 2 block release for the Farm Tech program