ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in Canada‘Food is a gift’: P.E.I. farmer’s wheat crop is helping to reduce world hunger40 minutes agoDuration 2:1740 minutes agoNewsDuration 2:17A farmer on the Island is hoping to inspire others to give back. Stephen Visser recently harvested 16 acres of wheat, and says the proceeds will go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help combat hunger worldwide. CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins has more. Related Stories Dry conditions are top of mind for Island farmers ready to harvest at a dangerous time Hot, dry summer may be good news for P.E.I.’s giant pumpkin growers prepping for weigh-off N.S. crops withering in dry conditions, hitting farmers in the pocketbook This N.L. cranberry farmer stuck it out through tough times, and now hopes to harvest the benefits How a jazz drummer from Montreal is building a bustling farm business in rural N.B.More from NewsVideo1:59Air Canada says talks with union have stalled as strike loomsThe National 31 minutes agoVideo1:44ATV use banned across N.L. until Sunday, as wildfire risk remains extreme1 hour agoVideo3:44Amusement park hacks from kids: From beating the lines to conquering fears2 hours agoVideo3:29Air Canada flight attendants could strike this weekend after serving notice3 hours agoVideo1:52Take a peek: Saskatoon’s Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre set to reopen next fall4 hours agoTrending NowVideo0:44Smoke billows from wildfire near Halifax’s Bayers Lake areaCBC News Nova Scotia August 12Video5:00‘Line has to be drawn:’ another sex toy thrown on court during WNBA game | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight August 7Video0:53New fire near Paddy’s Pond means people should ‘get ready to leave on a moment’s notice’August 12Video1:25#TheMoment a great white shark surprised Halifax researchersThe National August 4Video1:07#TheMoment a grizzly bear charged at the Seattle Kraken’s mascotThe National August 6now
Food is a gift: P.E.I. farmers wheat crop is helping to reduce world hunger
