One of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) national network of 20 research centres. The Centre's programs are unique in addressing problems throughout the Canadian horticultural and food system, but with a focus on the regional needs of Atlantic Canada. In the Centre's field and laboratories, work is conducted on primary production, crop protection, soil and water evaluation, livestock and forage management, post-harvest storage, food quality assessment, and consumer safety.