Farm, fibre, felt and more: Alpacas in Howick
The Domaine des Arches Blanches alpaca farm and boutique in Howick opened its doors to...
Agriculture
Highland cows a big draw in Saint-Anicet
Highland cows are having a moment. The “hairy coos” are so popular that they caught...
Ferme Bons Fruits is going nuts!
The fall harvest is here, and while the Valley is abundant with apples, squash and...
UNESCO declaration puts spotlight on women farmers
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has proclaimed 2026 as the International...
Valleyfield’s ‘Mange tes Légumes’ to open year-round
The Mange tes Légumes market garden was founded in 2022 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Since construction began...
Expo Ormstown 2026 results
CATTLE SHOW Spring Heifer JOEL SELEXA JERRY LEWIS/Simon Beaulieu Winter Heifer ARCHO LEYHIGH REESE/ Hugo...
Quebec to reimburse on-farm carbon costs and support young producers
On May 15, The Quebec government announced plans on to offset the carbon costs associated...
Middle-sized farms are disappearing in Quebec – ‘Start small, but get big’
A new provincial analysis of farm income data points to a familiar but accelerating trend...
More fairgoers prompt big changes for Expo Ormstown
The frost is slowly creeping out of the barns at the fairgrounds in Ormstown, where...
4-H leaders put Boots on the Ground in Calgary
This February, volunteer leaders and provincial executives from across Quebec flew to Calgary for 4-H...
Slow start, sweet finish: Late maple season brings good yields
“We weren’t sure, but I kind of figured we were going to have a good...
Mushrooms bloom in Ormstown
Ormstown is now home to an organic shiitake mushroom production. Sacha Desautels and Andrée-Anne Talbot...
Montérégie UPA hosts 13th Annual Agristars Gala
The 13th Annual Agristars Gala, which was presented by Hydro-Québec, took place at the Théâtre...
Rising production costs squeeze area farmers
Spring is in the air across the Valley, and this means the start of another...
Veteran farmer has been growing a variety of veg since the seventies
One of the best-kept secrets of the Valley is tucked away in Elgin, where a...
Le Mangeoir: small in scale, big on gastronomy
If travelling abroad this summer feels out of reach, consider taking a staycation right here...
Lait’Xcellent award winners celebrated by UPA
During their annual regional meetings, the Producteurs de Lait de la Montérégie-Ouest celebrated this year’s...
A sweet season at Maple Rock Farms
“It’s one of those things where you can’t wait for it to start, but by...
Local FMT students receive education bursaries
The Quebec Farmers’ Association (QFA) held its annual event at McGill University’s Macdonald Campus on...
4-Hers hit Sawyerville for this year’s Innovative Ag tour
The Innovative Ag tour brought members to the Eastern Townships this year, with Sawyerville 4-H...