Bursaries offered by the UPA and Desjardins in support of sustainable agriculture
The Montérégie UPA Federation has joined forces with Desjardins to launch the Support and Recognition...
Agriculture
Ormstown organic farmer is finalist in province-wide contest
Olivier Lamoureux, one of the founders of COOP les Jardins de la Résistance in Ormstown,...
Farmers attend demonstration of press for recycling agricultural plastics
A dozen farmers from the Haut-Saint-Laurent gathered at the Agricomax Farm in Saint-Chrysostome on July...
Organic Blueberries on Covey Hill
Callan Forrester Our Valley’s agricultural diversity provides us with an incredible variety of products and...
Recovering farm plastics: pilot project launches in the Haut-Saint-Laurent
The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent in conjunction with AgriRÉCUP, a non-profit organization specializing in environmental responsibility...
Ormstown Veterinary Hospital says goodbye to pair of steadfast vets
The Ormstown Veterinary Hospital is now without two of its most esteemed and long-standing veterinarians,...
Gypsy moths invade the Haut-Saint-Laurent
Mylaine Massicotte Translated by Sarah Rennie Eight producers in Ormstown, Franklin and Saint-Chrysostome recently joined...
Look out for ticks – they can be ‘as small as a poppy seed’
Many Quebecers are making plans to enjoy the rest of spring and summer outdoors....
UPA promotes healthy soils
The Fédération de l'UPA Montérégie, in partnership with the Stratégie bioalimentaire Montérégie, has launched “La...
Apple producers hard hit by late spring frost
Sarah Rennie and Rachel Patenaude After surviving a close call in late April, local orchards...
Field signs serve to educate tourists and locals alike
Yvonne Lewis Langlois “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…” is how the song goes, and it...
Winsome water buffalo: A whole new bull-game
Chantal Hortop When water buffalo are mentioned, thoughts of either the delectable mozzarella di bufala...
Verger Hemmingford celebrates Semaine du cidre
Rachel Patenaude The Semaine du cidre du Québec, a week to celebrate the booming cider...
Ferme Black Creek launches revamped logo, new products
Sarah Rennie “We are crossing our fingers for the apple and pear trees, but we...
La Fermette: sustainable organic veg from field to fork
Rachel Patenaude After working some time at la Ferme des Quatre-Temps in Hemmingford, Montreal natives...
New program shines light on local farmers
Callan Forrester Our community is one that is fueled by our connection to farming and...
Haskap happenstance leads to thriving business
Chantal Hortop Ten years ago, Nathalie Lacroix and André Léger of Petits Fruits Saint-Louis discovered...
Region’s Agristars unveiled, $28,000 awarded to Au Coeur des Familles Agricoles
The 8th edition of the Agristars de la grande Montérégie Gala took place virtually on...
It takes a village to raise a barn
Callan Forrester The valley is lucky to have a rich history that has inspired a...
Les Jardins d’Ambroisie: leaving the farm to focus on family
Iris Delagrange Translated by Sarah Rennie The times are changing at the Jardins d’Ambroisie. The...