Who we are

HOW WE OPERATE

The Fédération des agricultrices du Québec, known as the Agricultrices du Québec or AQ, is the only agricultural organization in Quebec dedicated exclusively to women in this sector. The Federation comprises ten regional women farmers’ syndicates that lobby to help shape decisions that affect the agriculture sector and the status of women, representing all women farmers living in Quebec.

AQ is an affiliated group of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), whose members are involved at the local, regional and provincial levels.

OUR MISSION

Offer women working in agricultural and forestry a network dedicated to developing their potential. This is intended to bring together professionals who want to help further develop the agriculture and forestry sectors.

OUR VISION

The Agricultrices du Québec aspires to be THE go-to network for the success of women farmers and for sustainable agriculture.

To achieve this vision and its mission, all of the organization’s projects and campaigns are based on three key pillars:

  • The pillar of diversity and union engagement, through the Perspective+ program
  • The pillar of entrepreneurship, through the Dimension E program
  • The pillar of promoting the profession and organizational outreach

> See the strategic plan for details (in French only)

Our organization represents the interests
of women farmers and their families by promoting
actions and initiatives that positively impact the agricultural sector.

Becoming a member of the Agricultrices du Québec gives you access to a wide range of services and discounts.

SERVICES AND TRAINING FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS

  • Professional co-development

    Cost: just $250 for a $1,200 value

  • Personalized entrepreneur mentoring

    Free of charge > a $1,200 value

  • Conferences

    Free of charge > a $200 value

  • $100 credit with the CRAAQ (Quebec Reference Centre for Agriculture and Agri-food)

    Free of charge > a $100 value

  • Personalized business coaching

    Free of charge > a $500 value

  • Three training programs

    Cost: just $1,000 for a $5,000 value

  • Free consultations with experts (lawyers, civil-law notaries, tax specialists, etc.)

    Free of charge > a $1,000 value

UNION ENGAGEMENT

  • Political mentoring program

    Free of charge > a $1,200 value

  • Networking activities

    Costs vary

  • Conferences

    Free of charge > a $200 value

  • Become a director in our network

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

  • Play an active role in advancing the status of women farm owners in Quebec
  • Support Quebec’s only syndicate for women farmers
  • Make a difference in areas that improve living conditions for farming families
  • Learn about areas that affect the status of women in agriculture

WHO CAN JOIN?

  • WOMAN FARM AND FOREST PRODUCERS

  • Young farmer members (FRAQ)

  • USERS OF DIMENSION E SERVICES OUTSIDE OF QUEBEC*

  • Supporting member**

  • All women-identifying farm or forest producers living in Quebec, within the meaning of the legislation on farm and forest producers, who are shareholders and/or authorized agents of an agriculture or forestry business.
  • All wives of producers, young women producers and women-identifying farmers who are not shareholders but who participate directly or indirectly in activities related to the business.

* These Dimension E members may join the organization and enjoy access to exclusive discounts for members, but without the right to vote or sit on the Board of Directors.

**A supporting member can be anyone who works in the agricultural world, either directly or indirectly (road worker, veterinarian, agronomist, advisor, accountant, spouse of a woman farmer, etc.).