16th Edition of Open House Day on Quebec farms attracts more than 150,000
More than 150,000 people, including 4,800 in Estrie, took part Sunday in the Open House Day on Quebec farms.
For the 16th year in a row, the event has allowed Quebecers to learn more about the work of local farmers.
"The repeated success of our Open House Day reflects the growing interest of citizens in their food, farming practices, and country living. A big thank you goes out to the farm families and the many volunteers who contributed to the success of this 16th edition," said Marcel Groleau, president of the Union des producteurs agricoles, which organized the event.
"Removing barriers between the city and the countryside is a goal that I passionately endorse. It was therefore a real pleasure to contribute once again to the success of the Open House," continued event spokesperson, Marie-eve Janvier.
The UPA has been putting on the event since 2003, allowing visits to farms which, in addition to their welcome, offer tastings of regional products, agricultural demonstrations, meetings with experts such as veterinarians and agronomists and, above all, a privileged contact with the passionate people behind local products.
Montrealers were also fortunate enough to find the country atmosphere in the heart of the city. At Montreal's Olympic Park, they could see animals, plants, regional products, street food, family shows, and, of course, all the know-how of local agricultural producers.
The Open House Days are sponsored by the UPA with the assistance of several private and government partners.