We cultivate communuty
Cultivating community is in our cooperative DNA. We’re driven by a desire to help each other and to give back to the community through our cooperatives across Quebec.
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$3.9 million in donations and sponsorships ;
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To date, our From Us to You initiative has donated $1.1 million in cash and food to communities
We cultivate commitment
We drive regional prosperity. We cultivate commitment by contributing to sustainable economic development and providing stable, quality jobs. That’s our promise to our communities.
We cultivate growth
As a leader in the country's agri-food sector, we are a true engine of economic and social development. We cultivate growth with our state-of-the-art tools and technology.
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16,150 direct, full-time jobs in Canada
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AgConnexion, an integrated digital platform, supports producers and retailers
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In 2018, the Canadian agri-food sector accounted for 2.9% of Canada's GDP or $49.4 billion
We cultivate sustainability
We cultivate sustainability with business practices guided by transparency, honesty and rigour
- Participation in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by including six of them in a responsible action plan
- Annual production of a corporate responsibility report and a cooperative statement
- Objectives and concrete actions based on six of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
We cultivate the future
The next generation of farmers is our future. By taking care of our producers today, we cultivate their well-being tomorrow. The prosperity of farm families is our priority, for the benefit of all.
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The Establishment and Farm Transfer Award recognizes families and businesses that have successfully transferred or started a farm
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The Fonds coopératif d’aide à la relève agricole (FCARA) has provided financial support and professional development opportunities to over 750 recipients
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$11 million in talent development
We cultivate equity
We cultivate equity by getting our members involved in the democratic process and encouraging our employees to find their place in the network. Our cooperatives all contribute to the common good and we all reap the rewards of our collective effort.
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Action plan for women’s equal representation in the governance of the network
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$29.2 million in patronage refunds distributed to coops