Ranching for Profit School

The Ranching for Profit School is coming to PEI this November! 

Join us for an intensive 5-day course from an internationally recognized business management school for ranchers! Learn proven strategies that will boost your profitability and improve your land.

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the first Ranching for Profit School in Eastern Canada! 

Event Details

• November 16-20, 2026, at the Credit Union Place in Summerside, PE.
• Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, and Friday from 8am to 12pm, with an evening banquet and evening coaching hours available.

About the Ranching for Profit School

The Ranching for Profit School covers a comprehensive range of topics to enhance your ranching business. 

Learn how to transform your farm:

• Increase profit and cash flow
• Improve management and relationships
• Improve land and livestock health
• Reduce stress and workload

Class structure:

• Short, dynamic lectures
• Fun demonstrations
• Video presentations
• Group and individual tasks
• Real case studies
• Daily homework to apply concepts to your own ranch
• Individual coaching after hours

Class size will be 24-54 participants. Want to learn more about what the school curriculum will cover? Check out the 5-day RFP School Agenda here.

More information is available on the Ranching for Profit School website.

Cost

• $4,000 + HST for the first person from a business.
• $3,300 + HST for each additional person from the same business.
• $1,400 + HST for alumni of the school. 

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required by July 3 to reserve your spot. See below for registration details. 

Full payment is due by September 30th, 2026.

If you are an Island producer, check out our funding opportunities below to support the cost of attending the school.

Registration

Register online here, and pay the $500 non-refundable deposit per person by July 3 to reserve your spot. Space is limited! 

Payment will be accepted by cheque or E-transfer. E-transfers should be sent to jmurphy@peifa.ca and include RFP and your name/farm in the description. Cheques should be made out to the PEI Federation of Agriculture.

Stay in Summerside

Participants are encouraged to stay in Summerside for the week to fully focus on the school, take advantage of after-hours coaching, and attend the Thursday evening banquet.

Microtel Inn & Suites:

• A block of rooms has been reserved at the Microtel connected to the Credit Union Place. 
• Book before October 2, 2026, to receive the group rate: Use this link to book or enter the group code (111626PEI).
• Includes free daily breakfast, free parking, and access to the Credit Union pool facilities.
• Cancellation policy for the Microtel booking is 7 days’ notice.

Funding Available for PEI Producers

Funding is available for Island producers to attend this Ranching for Profit School in PEI. 

On-Farm Climate Action Fund Funding: Island producers who register by July 3, 2026, will receive a $1,000 bursary upon completion.

Additional Funding Opportunities: Contact Darryl Stoltz for additional funding available for Island producers. 

Contact Information

Please reach out to Riley or Darryl if you have any questions.

This event is funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).