Franklin farm worker’s illness brings pesticide dangers to lightHolly Dressel - LJI Reporter2022-03-232022-03-30 by Holly Dressel - LJI Reporter2022-03-232022-03-300 There is a new official health danger and financial liability for farmers using certain pesticides... Read more
UPA’s riparian strip project enters second phaseRachel Patenaude2022-03-232022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2022-03-232022-03-300 Phase two of the Fédération de l’UPA de la Montérégie’s riparian strip protection project is... Read more
Ferme Estermann is the second-best dairy herd in the countrySarah Rennie2022-03-092022-03-25 by Sarah Rennie2022-03-092022-03-250 After having been named the top dairy herd in the country for three years... Read more
Beaulieu retires as president of the QMSPCallan Forrester2022-03-092022-03-30 by Callan Forrester2022-03-092022-03-300 One of the most prominent industries in the Valley and across Quebec is maple syrup... Read more
‘Crazy weather’ prompts plans for farmersRachel Patenaude2022-03-092022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2022-03-092022-03-300 Agriclimat is a project that aims to help farmers across Quebec better adapt their practices... Read more
The maple and forestry sector in 2050: AgriclimatRachel Patenaude2022-03-092022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2022-03-092022-03-300 According to Agriclimat’s research, spring in the Montérégie in 2050 will start earlier, lengthening the... Read more
Sugar season returns to the ValleyCallan Forrester2022-03-092022-03-30 by Callan Forrester2022-03-092022-03-300 When the pandemic hit in 2020, it was right as sugar season was beginning. In... Read more
A Canadian first: farmers to be compensated for environmental stewardshipIan Ward - LJI Reporter2022-02-232022-03-30 by Ian Ward - LJI Reporter2022-02-232022-03-300 The Quebec government is reaching out to farmers as partners in protecting the environment and... Read more
Local Angus breeders team up to host saleSarah Rennie2022-02-092022-03-25 by Sarah Rennie2022-02-092022-03-250 Three local beef cattle breeders have come together to offer area producers a rare opportunity... Read more
Snowmobilers must stick to trailsRachel Patenaude2022-02-092022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2022-02-092022-03-300 This week, the Fédération de l’UPA de la Montérégie (UPA) launched an awareness campaign to... Read more
Tube harvest: maple producers surpass expectationsRachel Patenaude2022-02-092022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2022-02-092022-03-300 At the end of November, maple producers in the Montérégie-Ouest held a four-day event to... Read more
Saint-Anicet grower creates ‘royal’ dahliasCallan Forrester2022-01-262022-03-30 by Callan Forrester2022-01-262022-03-300 Amidst the vast variety of lovely things grown in the Valley are two new dahlias.... Read more
UPA begins second phase of riparian strip projectRachel Patenaude2022-01-262022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2022-01-262022-03-300 The Fédération de l’UPA de la Montérégie (UPA) has announced the launch of the second... Read more
New taps awarded to area maple syrup producersSarah Rennie2022-01-122022-03-25 by Sarah Rennie2022-01-122022-03-250 The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (QMSP) announced last June that it would be issuing seven... Read more
A will to mill: local wool grower has hopes for in-province processingRachel Patenaude - LJI Reporter2021-12-012022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude - LJI Reporter2021-12-012022-03-300 Sheep’s wool is an incredible fibre. It is warm, breathable, fire- and water-resistant, stain-resistant, antibacterial,... Read more
Valley students shine at McGill’s annual FMT awardsRachel Patenaude2021-12-012022-03-30 by Rachel Patenaude2021-12-012022-03-300 Five Valley students were honoured on November 17, when the Farm Management and Technology Program... Read more
Local business helps farmers fight frostCallan Forrester2021-11-172022-03-30 by Callan Forrester2021-11-172022-03-300 Concerns revolving around climate change seem to be more and more pressing each day. And... Read more
Valley vineyard perseveres through frost lossesCallan Forrester2021-11-172022-03-30 by Callan Forrester2021-11-172022-03-300 Many quality Québec wines are produced in the Valley, and one of the newer additions... Read more
Feds to address delays affecting temporary foreign workersSarah Rennie2021-11-172022-03-30 by Sarah Rennie2021-11-172022-03-300 The Fédération de l’UPA de la Montérégie is closely monitoring a concerning situation for local... Read more
UPA warns of slippery roads during harvestSarah Rennie2021-11-172022-03-30 by Sarah Rennie2021-11-172022-03-300 The Haut-Saint-Laurent syndicate of the UPA has long been concerned over slippery road conditions caused... Read more