Symposium beef production in the North — Quebec-Ontario

February 7 and 8, 2018 - Convention Centre Rouyn-Noranda

Context of the Symposium

Although Northern Quebec and Northern Ontario have similar agricultural environments, cattle production has developed quite differently in both of these provinces. Forages grow well in northern climates and lower land costs allow beef cow-calf production to expand. A recent benchmark study examined how farms operate in each province by surveying over 200 producers. The symposium is an opportunity to bring together all those involved in the cattle industry and present the technical, environmental and financial results of the survey to highlight the most profitable practices for producers.

Objectives of the survey

Over 200 farms in Northern Quebec and Northern Ontario were surveyed on production practices and 30 of these were selected for a further in depth analysis.

Three objectives guided the project:

1. Identify key performance indicators (technical, financial) that lead to business sustainability (economic, environmental and social).
2. Determine the similarities and differences between Ontario and Quebec beef cow-calf production. Each province and industry partners will use this data to achieve their respective development goals.
3. Foster Quebec-Ontario networks to create a dynamic and innovative climate for the development of the beef cow-calf industry in northern conditions.

This Quebec-Ontario project was made possible thanks to the following collaborators:

Farm Tour

Seeson Ranch (Meeting point)
Mr. Greg Seed
New Liskeard, Ontario

Ferme Walther et Walther Enr.
Mr. Robert Walther and Mr. Carol Walther
Rémigny, Québec

Ferme D.E.M. Migneault Inc.
Messrs. Denis Migneault and Éric Migneault et Mme Marielle Fortier
Rouyn-Noranda, Québec

To note : Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Carpooling is recommended.

The addresses of the farms will be communicated to the participants once payment is received.

Registration fees

Registration fee: $60

The registration fee is the same for participants attending one or two days and is payable in cash or by cheque to the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témicamingue - Symposium.

The registration fee includes simultaneous translation services with headphones, a conference book and meals. The meals included are lunch and dinner on Wednesday and lunch on Thursday.

Registration fee: $25

Only participants who paid the registration fee before February 6, 2018 will have access to the webcast.

Schedule