Québec has the advantage of great geographical diversity and it is thanks to this rich, natural resource that our agricultural producers have been able to create a wonderful variety of regional and terroir products. These farmers take immense pleasure in explaining to you how they produce and process their products. A great opportunity for you to learn more about Québec regional and terroir products, which you’ll be able to take home with you. 

 

Imagine being able to buy fresh products – and what’s more, those grown in Québec - direct from the farmer! A good reason to treat yourself and to promote the sale of local and Québec products at the same time. According to a study by the Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if every consumer were to add $30 worth of Quebec food products to their shopping carts each year, purchases of Quebec-grown food products would increase by $1 billion over five years. Encourage Québec’s agricultural farmers, and at the same time, help to put “Québec on the dinner table!” (Mettez le Québec dans votre assiette!)

 

All that’s needed now is for you to select the products you want: berries, pâtés, terrines, duck foie gras, wines, ice wines, ciders, ice ciders, artisan beers, honey products, berry and maple liqueurs, cheeses, honey, oils, salad dressings, jams, jellies, maple syrup, fresh vegetables, grain-fed chickens, lamb, smoked fish, baked goods, etc.  And much more besides, because our agricultural producers also specialize in the production of secondary products, such as artisan soaps, cosmetic products, etc. And don’t forget the organic products, which Québec farmers are producing in ever greater quantities.

 

Farms and agricultural operations that appear in a coloured band are establishments that have obtained Ferme Découverte (Farm Explorations) or Relais du Terroir^TM (Farm Shop) certification. These certifications, awarded by the Association de l’Agrotourisme et du Tourisme Gourmand du Québec (formerly the Fédération des Agricotours du Québec), confirm the consistent quality of their facilities, their hospitality and the presentations they offer. For more information: www.terroircuisineandproducts.com.

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