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Equiterre’s network of family farmers is an exemplary model of ecological agriculture and market proximity. Its expertise is increasingly recognized and cited as an example to follow.
Our family farmers inspire both Quebec’s farming community and the public at large.
They show that this model is viable and profitable.
Hats off to our family farmers!
They regularly win prizes.
Tournez -vous vers l’excellence, Financière agricole du Québec:
- 2013: Grand prize winner – Véronique Bouchard, La Ferme aux Petits Oignons
- 2010: Grand prize winner – Frédéric Thériault, Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol
- 2008: Finalist – Jean-Martin Fortier, Les Jardins de la Grelinette
- 2006: Finalists – Martin Turcot et Chantal Vaillancourt, Ferme aux Pleines Saveurs
Prix Desjardins de la relève agricole, MAPAQ:
- 2012: Grand prize winner – Frédéric Thériault, Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol
Ordre national du mérite agricole, MAPAQ:
- 2013: Regional winner (Outaouais), bronze category – Le Vallon des Sources
We’ve seen them on TV:
Jean-Martin Fortier, Les Jardins de la Grelinette on CTV News (February 2014)
Jean-Martin Fortier on Global News (February 2014)
We've read about them in the newspaper:
- Appetite for organic has Quebec's small farmers thriving: Consumer interest in locally-sourced food is inspiring young people to proudly take up the profession, May 22, 2014, The Gazette
We’ve heard them on the radio:
- Rheintal meat on Radio-Canada's Bien dans son assiette.
