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Experience Quebec’s Open Farm Day!
On Sunday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet passionate producers, everywhere across Quebec, and discover the secrets of their labour. Enjoy numerous free activities for the whole family and learn more about local agriculture and know-how!
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2026 provincial elections
As all Quebecers prepare to head to the polls on October 5, 2026, to elect the next government, find out about the agricultural sector’s main concerns and demands.
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Alto high-speed train project concerns
The issues must be assessed, not only for the involved companies, but also on a broader scale. The choices we make today will have a lasting impact on the regions, undermine our food security, and weigh on the future of entire communities that will suffer the consequences.
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The United Nations has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of Woman Farmer. This International Year offers an opportunity to highlight the important roles women play across agrifood systems—from production to trade—a contribution that often goes unrecognized.
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New Dues System
UPA’s new dues system aims to ensure greater equity among agricultural businesses, based on their income and whether or not they contribute to the UPA through a joint plan. Following extensive consultations, significant changes are being phased in gradually, with a complete overhaul scheduled for 2027.
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ÉDITORIAL | Un choix de société
4 September 2026Les productrices et producteurs agricoles et forestiers ont des attentes à la hauteur des efforts…
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Mémoire – Derrière l’étiquette de prix : un examen de la chaîne d’approvisionnement alimentaire
2 September 2026Dans le cadre de la Stratégie nationale de sécurité alimentaire, le Bureau de la concurrence du…
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ÉDITORIAL | Rentrée syndicale 2026
28 August 2026Comme chaque année en fin de saison estivale, quelque 200 représentants de l’UPA et de ses…
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COMMUNIQUÉ | Secteur bioalimentaire : une seule voix pour nourrir l’avenir
26 August 2026L’Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), le Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec…
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Customs tariffs
Protecting the agri-food interests of Quebec and Canada is a national priority, especially in a context of extreme instability. For the Union of Agricultural Producers, nothing is more important than the food security of our citizens and the development of the province's regions.
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Agricultural crisis
The urgency to act is unequivocal. The issues driving this major mobilization—whether economic, environmental, territorial, or climatic—have a direct impact on the ability of producers to feed their fellow citizens.
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National consultation on agricultural territory and activities
The Union reacts to the themes addressed in this consultation conducted by the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec
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Visit our Online Store!
« Mangeons local. Point final. » Discover these new products in the UPA Store! All items are produced locally and distributed by a social economy enterprise.
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