DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTIONS Among the 25 specialized groups affiliated
with the UPA, 21 are working towards the organization of a more
orderly marketing system, namely through the implementation of joint
plans, and of production development. Four of them bring together
farmers with common aspirations.
moral interestsof the 7300 maple businesses comprising its membership. It represents men and women who have chosen to work together by opting for the collective approach as the best way to market their product. Since 1989, FPAQ has administered a joint plan through which it controls the production and marketing of maple sap concentrate. The plan provides for the regulation of maple syrup production through a quota system, quality control over the 150,000 barrels of maple syrup produced annually in Quebec, collective marketing of bulk maple syrup through a sales agency set up in 2002, administration of cash advance and payment programs on behalf of maple syrup producers, and the maintenance of stocks of pasteurized maple syrup. Thanks to this plan, Quebec’s producers have centralized all bulk sales of maple syrup. The marketing regulation requires all producers to deliver their syrup to authorized buyers or directly to the Federation’s warehouses. FPAQ is active in promoting and developing markets for maple products both in Quebec and around the world. It also participates in a variety of research and knowledge transfer initiatives, primarily through its association with the ACER Centre. In 2007 the value of the maple syrup harvest was estimated at $136 million. Exports are an increasingly important factor, with 10 per cent growth in 2006 and 13 per cent the year after. Maple syrup products were sold in 48 countries in 2007. Nearly 85 per cent of Quebec’s annual production is sold in bulk to packing and processing companies, as well as to buyers and exporters that redistribute maple products in bulk or pre-packaged form. These products are sold for example to grocery stores, supermarkets or gift shops. The last few years have seen steady growth in sales both here and around the world. To meet the demand, production quotas were raised by 34 per cent in 2008, allowing many businesses to consolidate operations and bringing 166 new producers into the Federation. Further increases are expected in the near future.
President
: Serge Beaulieu 555 boul.
Roland-Therrien, suite 525
Number of businesses (2007):
1100 producers President
: Langis
Croft 555 boul.
Roland-Therrien
which concerns itself with such issues as women’s access to farm ownership, farm financing, work conditions and the quality of life in farming environments. The Fédération is also involved in issues concerning family policies, farm labour and health and safety prevention on the farm. Its mission:
Under the leadership of
the Fédération, farmers’ unionism was greatly enhanced by the presence
of a growing.
President: Raymonde Plamondon Site : www.agricultrices.com
Number of certified organic agricultural businesses in 2006:
555 boul
Roland-Therrien
An active presence in the community The Fédération des apiculteurs du Québec was founded in 1979. The Federation represents some 135 members in Quebec. Its mission is to defend and develop its members’ economic, social and moral interests. Its objectives are to bring some measure of support and assistance to Quebec producers in their efforts to maintain and develop a bee industry, armed with the necessary tools to meet the challenges, both present and future, while keeping in mind the environment and the community. 2007 Production President
:
Jean-François Doyon 555 boul. Roland-Therrien, bureau 225 Email: apiculteur@upa.qc.ca
The world demand for aquaculture products is growing continuously, while the commercial fishery is in decline. Meeting the current demand has become a challenge. Quebec’s aquaculture production is spread over the whole of Quebec’s territory. The Association des aquaculteurs du Québec, which was established in 2000, succeeds the Association des aquiculteurs du Québec, which was formed in 1993. Fresh-water production (2003) - Rainbow trout 530 tons Estimated value of sales from freshwater enterprises (2005) - Rainbow trout $3.21 million President
: Normand Roy 555 boul.
Roland-Therrien
l'Association Cerfs Rouges du Québec (Red deers), l'Association des éleveurs de wapitis du Québec (Elks), l'Union québécoise du bison (Bisons) et l'Association des producteurs de sangliers du Québec (Boars). Many comitees are in action particularly the one responsible of commercialization in which l'Association des propriétaires de fermes cynégétiques du Québec (Hunting farms) is involved.
At the moment, the FEGGQ is focusing its efforts on consolidating the different breeding sectors by establish production standards. Since May 2006, the wild game sector has a certification program and a trade mark, “Grands gibiers du Quebec certifiésMD”. A special logo helps producers’ products to be identified from their competition and assists with access to markets. Other marketing objectives have been defined and will be achieved under the brand name « Grands Gibiers certifiés du Québec ». Under this brand, the consumer will be assured of buying a high quality product. The FEGGQ hopes to distribute products under this brand all over Quebec. There is 256 producers in Quebec.
Source : MAPAQ 2005
555 boul
Roland-Therrien, bureau 100 Courriel : info@grandsgibiers.com
Production
2007
President
: Pierre-Maurice
Gagnon 555 boul.
Roland-Therrien
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