Agriculture. The Bombardier family, which is at the head of the horticultural company Les Maraîchers Bombardier, in Saint-Édouard, was recently honored by the Association of Market Gardeners of Quebec (APMQ) which awarded it the prestigious Moisson d ‘gold.
The Moisson d’or award highlights the Bombardier family’s involvement in the horticultural sector and its contribution to the development of the sector among all producers in Quebec.
It was presented to them on the occasion of the annual APMQ banquet, which was held on November 29, at the Mortagne hotel in Boucherville. “We knew we were among the finalists, but we only got a surprise once we got there,” says one of the co-owners of this family business, Pierre Bombardier.
We are very humble people by nature. We’re not looking for that, but it’s definitely the fun to receive this great prize.
Pierre Bombardier
Qualities
The Bombardier family is recognized for the high quality of its products. “We maintain good business relationships with our customers and suppliers,” confides Mr. Bombardier. We are very honest people. We make healthy vegetables. We are very strict on quality. We want everyone to benefit from good agriculture, both consumers and our partners. »
Portrait
Founded in 1975 by Roger and Claudette Bombardier, the company Les Maraîchers Bombardier mainly grows onions, radishes and napa cabbage, on some 225 acres of land located in Saint-Édouard. They supply wholesalers in the local and American markets.
Today, three sons of the founders are at the head of Maraîchers Bombardier, namely Pierre, Dominic and Éric Bombardier and a third generation has already started to get involved in the company.
Future
Important projects await the Bombardier family, starting this winter, when the company will expand its onion packaging plan. “The goal is to buy as many onions as possible from other producers for packaging. Our goal is to be able to pack onions all year round,” concludes Mr. Bombardier.
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