Agriculture and Forestry: Introducing the Minister

Introducing the Minister

Honourable George T. Webster

Minister of Agriculture and
Deputy Premier

George Webster was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the general election of May 2007, representing District 19, Borden-Kinkora. Mr. Webster was re-elected in 2011.

Mr. Webster was appointed Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry in June 2007, and Minister of Agriculture in January, 2010. He chaired the Legislative Standing Committee on Strategic Planning. He was also appointed Deputy Premier in January, 2010.

Mr. Webster ran a family farming operation for over 30 years and is well-known for his commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices. He received several provincial and national awards, including the Canadian Agri-Food Award of Excellence for Environmental Stewardship and the Honourable Gilbert R. Clements Award for Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture.

Mr. Webster has always been an active contributor to his community. He has served as a board member of the Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association and the Kensington Country Store, as President of the Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association and as a member of the Central Development Corporation. He has also been an active member of agriculture industry organizations including the Federation of Agriculture and the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.

Mr. Webster and his wife Wendy live in Middleton. They have two grown children, Troy and Tamie and five grandchildren.

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