Island Potato Farmers to hold Potato Truck Convoy

On Monday, December 20th, Island farmers will be holding a 16 truck convoy to highlight the severe impact the ongoing ban on exports of PEI potatoes to the U.S. is having
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Monday, December 20, 11:00 am AT

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Spencer Drive and University, to Great George, onto Grafton and concluding at the Charlottetown Event Grounds – 360 Grafton St

The convoy will include 16 loaded potato trucks carrying half a million pounds of fresh potatoes with no home, as well as supporting industry businesses. The parade will start at University and Spencer Avenue and start down University Ave. It will pull into the Charlottetown Event Grounds for media interviews and photo opportunities, and then continue on the by-pass back to the starting point.
As a result of the ban, which was put in place November 22nd, 27.5 million pounds of potatoes, worth more than $11 million have been lost to date. The United States market represents a value of $120 million annually to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, plus thousands of jobs.

The public is encouraged to line the streets and show their solidarity with Island potato farmers.

A public statement will be made by PEI Potato Board Chairman John Visser at the Event Grounds, along with Interviews available.

For details, interviews and/or media resources:
Dawn Binns, Partner, Insight Studio
902-393-2050
db@insightstudiopei.com