Ferme Samson et fils

100, chemin Audettes
Farnham (Quebec)
J2N 2P9
Tel. : 450 293-5107
Fax : info@fermesamson.ca
www.fermesamson.ca

It all started in 1979, when Réal Samson takes over the family farm from his father. A few years later, his wife Nicole joins the enterprise. Since they strongly believe in protecting the environment, they choose to practice organic agriculture in 1989 and obtain their certification a few years later. Over the years, Réal and Nicole were able to convey their passion of agriculture to the rest of the family. Gabriel, one of their four children, quickly shows an interest in continuing the family business. His mother Nicole therefore transfers the enterprise’s shares to her son in 2010. Now co-owner with his father, Gabriel constantly innovates to improve the farm’s productivity. He, too, wishes to live off of his passion with his family.

Located in Farnham, Ferme Samson et Fils occupies an area of 275 acres, of which 60 acres are devoted to growing fruit and vegetables. A light and sandy soil as well as two large lakes facilitate irrigation, providing an ideal location for vegetable agriculture.

The potato, the enterprise’s principal product, is cultivated on 35 acres and available nearly year-round. Other fruits and vegetables such as honeydew, watermelon, cantaloupe, winter squash, peppers and onions are harvested in late summer and in the fall. The refrigerated warehouse with a 150,000 kg capacity improves the preservation of produce which is then sent to the distributors. The farm’s products can be found in groceries around Quebec, Ontario and the United States. Ferme Samson et Fils is a founding members of the Symbiosis group.