Quinn Farm

• Quinn Farm patriarch Elwood Quinn dies at 78

  The father of the popular Quinn Farm in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, west of Montreal, has died. He was 78.

  Canada

  Jan 5
  
• Montreal-area farm loses crops after fighting the frost

  Quebec farmers are assessing the damage on their crops after experiencing a few nights of sub-zero temperatures.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
  
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• ‘A critical state’: Christmas tree farmers say shortage is a reality

  All across North America supply shortages are being felt, driven by an increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Farmers anticipate a record year for Christmas tree sales

  If you're planning to buy a live Christmas tree this season you should start shopping now and expect to pay more.

  Consumer

  Dec 1, 2020
• Canada grapples with shortage of Christmas trees and high prices

  The Great Recession put thousands of American Christmas tree farmers out of business, resulting in far fewer seedlings being planted.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2019
• Heat wave hits Quebec farmers where it hurts — right in the crops

  Quinn Farm's crops have suffered as a result of the extreme heat in southern Quebec. Environment Canada said it's not alone.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2018
• Quebec farmers hoping for rain after drought, heat wave threaten crops

  Every area of the province is suffering from a lack of rainfall but the problem is particularly acute in the south and the Lanaudière region north of Montreal.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2018
• $5 billion to be invested in Quebec’s food industry

  As a result of this investment, the government said it expects billions of dollars to flow into the industry from the private sector.

  Consumer

  Apr 6, 2018