Flowers Grown with Fruits and Vegetables

Research on Flower Beds Is in Full Bloom

Published on April 6, 2024
Could flower beds truly improve the quality of fruit and vegetable crops grown on farmland? Some research projects indicate promising results!
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Preparing Your Farm for La Niña

Climate: What Does 2024 Have in Store for Us?

Published on April 6, 2024
With the potential shift from El Niño to La Niña in 2024, compounded by high temperatures and weather variations expected this year, farmers will need to reconsider tried and tested techniques. Find out how you can prepare.
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Health in Rural Areas

Children Raised on Farms Have Strong Immune Systems

Published on March 2, 2024
Find out why exposure to various environmental factors, such as time spent outside or with animals, is key to supporting children’s immune systems.
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The Story of a Local Brewery

A Career Change Into Agriculture

Published on March 2, 2024
Learn about the unconventional career path chosen by the owners of La Ferme, a country brewery in Shefford, and the challenges they faced before rising to success.
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Gleaning Food in the Field

Fighting Food Waste

Published on February 3, 2024
The Champ d’actions collective project allows citizens from the greater Sherbrooke area to gather produce left behind in farmers’ fields. Find out more and discover what gleaning is all about!
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Sugar Kelp Aquaculture

Marine Farming

Published on February 3, 2024
Have you ever tasted sugar kelp, a variety of seaweed cultivated in the waters of the Lower St. Lawrence and Gaspé Peninsula? Our agronomist Catherine Dallaire will tell you all about it.
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Eating Local

A Locavore Picnic Under the Pergola

Published on December 2, 2023
Les Cocagnes is an organization where local food enthusiasts can savour meals made from homegrown products. It’s a must-try experience for next summer!
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New Weed Control Techniques

Innovative Weed Control in Carrots for Large-Scale Farming

Published on December 2, 2023
Could it be possible to diversify field cropping systems with carrots, despite weed control challenges? With recent innovations, all signs point to yes.
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Agricultural Biomethanation

Generating Energy on the Farm

Published on November 4, 2023
Agricultural biomethanation is a process that converts manure and organic waste into biogas. What if we explored this avenue for Quebec’s energy future?
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Counselling for Farmers

Farm Outreach Workers

Published on November 4, 2023
Agricultural producers and their family or staff members dealing with mental health issues can open up and speak confidentially with a caseworker from Au cœur des familles agricoles, no fee required.
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Farmer Health

Mental Health on the Farm: Resilience and Letting Go

Published on October 7, 2023
Don’t let difficult seasons bring down your morale. Here are some tips and tricks to lighten your mental load and feel better despite the setbacks.
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Local Seed Producers

Stewards of our Agricultural Heritage

Published on October 7, 2023
Do you know what a seed producer does? Learn more about this trade and its importance for agriculture in Quebec.
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