Media Advisory - PEI potato farmers to express themselves freely, with one voice, Monday, Dec. 20, 11 AM AT in Charlottetown, PEI, as reality sets in on impact of potato ban of Island potatoes to U.S.

PEI POTATO BOARD TO ISSUE NEWS RELEASE, PHOTOS AND B-ROLL TODAY

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Dec. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - On Monday, December 20, a convoy of 16 potato trucks carrying half a million pounds of fresh potatoes and sporting messages directed at the federal government will make its way through the streets of Charlottetown.

WHEN	Monday, December 20
	Approx time 11:00am AT
WHERE	University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI
	B-Roll / Pictures and news release to come later in the day
WHO	PEI Potato Board, along with 16 potato trucks with half a million pounts of potatoes plus other industry trucks creating a 30 + truck convoy.

"This is not some academic discussion;
this is the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Islanders at stake."
– John Visser, Prince Edward Island farmer and Chairman of the PEI Potato Board

SOURCE Prince Edward Island Potato Board

For details, interviews and/or media resources: Dawn Binns, Partner, Insight Studio, 902-393-2050, [email protected]