Community-based agricultural project - Quebec government grants financial assistance of more than $730,000 to Jardins André Carbonneau
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QUÉBEC CITY, QC - April 24, 2023 - The Quebec government is granting financial assistance of more than $730,000 to Jardins André Carbonneau for the expansion and modernization of its facilities.
The MNA for Maskinongé, Simon Allaire, made the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region, André Lamontagne.
In addition to building new greenhouses, the Jardins André Carbonneau project consists in replacing the oil-fired heating system with an electric system that will provide the energy needed to heat the entire production complex. It also includes the installation of a recovery and recirculation system for nutrient solutions in the greenhouse. This will prevent nutrient losses to the environment and reduce the quantity of water needed for the production of ornamental plants.
The amounts awarded are from the following programs:
- Quebec greenhouse business development support program: $600,000
- Quebec departmental initiative for vegetation productivity: $35,187
- Quebec departmental initiative for greenhouse and large tunnel development: $45,092
The project also received $125,000 in funding through the Prime-Vert program, component 1, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, an agreement between the governments of Canada and Quebec. The Government of Canada is funding 60% of this amount and the Government of Quebec 40%.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is investing $75,000 in the Jardins André Carbonneau project, or 60% of the amount granted under the Prime-Vert program. By supporting the adoption of clean technologies and sustainable farming practices, we are helping our farmers reduce both their environmental footprint and their operating costs.”
- The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“It is a source of pride for our government to provide financial support for producers who are committed to greenhouse projects that minimize their environmental footprint. The Quebec Greenhouse Growth Strategy acts as a driver for the development of the greenhouse industry by stimulating innovation and offering the necessary levers to start-up businesses. I wish Jardins André Carbonneau every success.”
- André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region
“I am proud of Jardins André Carbonneau, a business established in the Mauricie region for more than 50 years that puts creativity at the heart of what they do. This greenhouse project will generate spin-offs that will benefit the entire region. Hats off to the entire team!”
- Simon Allaire, MNA for Maskinongé
“I am extremely pleased to have completed this bold project involving the construction of new greenhouses with environmentally friendly technology. Thanks to the governments’ financial partnership, our business will increase its production while respecting our environment.”
- André Carbonneau, owner of Jardins André Carbonneau
Quick facts
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The objective of the Quebec 2020-2025 Greenhouse Growth Strategy is to double the greenhouse area from 123 to 246 hectares by 2025. To date, there are 78 hectares of new greenhouses, or just over 54% of the target.
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The objectives of the Quebec greenhouse business development support program are to stimulate investment and upgrade existing greenhouse facilities.
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