Terre fruitière organic farm conference on March 29
The Sutton Municipal and School Library invites you to a lecture by Caroline Pomerleau of the Terre fruitière organic farm, on Saturday, March 29, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Terre fruitière is a market garden and fruit farm in Dunham, Montérégie, certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Founded in 2010 by Jean-Michel Schiele and Caroline Pomerleau to grow organic fruit, the farm now produces several varieties of organic apples, as well as organic plums, European pears and Asian pears. Passionate about farming, the couple have diversified their activities over the years, and now grow over forty varieties of vegetables. In summer, Terre fruitière distributes organic baskets of farm produce in Sutton and Longueuil. Conference topics Caroline will generously share her experience with you during this captivating conference, which fits in perfectly with Nutrition Month: Other topics may be discussed at the request of the audience. Please note that the conference will be in French, but the speaker will be able to translate and respond in English if required. Register now on our platform (see below), places are limited! ConferenceSaturday, March 29, 2025, 1:30 to 3 p.m.Sutton Municipal and School Library19 Highland Street Tel.: 450 538-5843Sutton residents and homeowners: freeNon-residents: $10 + tx. Online registration Registrations must be made online on the AccèsCité Loisirs. Important!If you or a family member have registered for an aquatic activity or day camp since 2023, you must use the same account to register for a Library activity in 2025.If you are not registered, you must create an account on the platform….
The Sutton Municipal and School Library invites you to a lecture by Caroline Pomerleau of the Terre fruitière organic farm, on Saturday, March 29, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
Terre fruitière is a market garden and fruit farm in Dunham, Montérégie, certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Founded in 2010 by Jean-Michel Schiele and Caroline Pomerleau to grow organic fruit, the farm now produces several varieties of organic apples, as well as organic plums, European pears and Asian pears. Passionate about farming, the couple have diversified their activities over the years, and now grow over forty varieties of vegetables. In summer, Terre fruitière distributes organic baskets of farm produce in Sutton and Longueuil.
Conference topics
Caroline will generously share her experience with you during this captivating conference, which fits in perfectly with Nutrition Month:
- How to start an organic farm from 0, inspired by their journey, with its challenges and successes;
- How to grow an organic orchard, with its requirements and rewards;
- How to develop links with the farming community, through the Réseau des fermiers-ères de famille, and the community, between the farm and the population.
Other topics may be discussed at the request of the audience. Please note that the conference will be in French, but the speaker will be able to translate and respond in English if required.
Register now on our platform (see below), places are limited!
Conference
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Sutton Municipal and School Library
19 Highland Street
Tel.: 450 538-5843
Sutton residents and homeowners: free
Non-residents: $10 + tx.
Online registration
Registrations must be made online on the AccèsCité Loisirs.
Important!
If you or a family member have registered for an aquatic activity or day camp since 2023, you must use the same account to register for a Library activity in 2025.
If you are not registered, you must create an account on the platform. Your account will be approved within 72 working hours of its creation.
If necessary, refer to the following procedures for assistance:
You can contact the Recreation, Community Life and Culture team for support at [email protected] or 450 538-2290, option 3, during business hours.