Jeff LeBlanc is an OHS prevention advisor for Western Canada and the Maritimes. With nearly 30 years of experience in occupational health and safety, he sees his job at Sollio Agriculture as a chance to learn new things in an industry he admittedly knew “absolutely nothing about” when starting out.

As a human resources coordinator at Sollio Agriculture, it goes without saying that Rachel Goguen cares about our people. For her, “We’re here for you” isn’t just a slogan—it’s what gives her work meaning and keeps her motivated every day.

Question: What exactly does a human resources administrative coordinator do?

The brooding period is a crucial time for the success of your broiler farm. In this article we’ll look at the steps you should take before, during and after receiving a batch of chicks to help you rear a profitable, high-quality flock.

Wilbert Arce knows that his work as a programmer analyst makes a difference, both to farmers and to his organization. He sees the agricultural industry as the ideal place to develop useful, innovative IT solutions.

In 2024, the team at Sollio Agriculture’s research farm conducted many research projects in sustainable agriculture. We tested a smart sprayer, herbicide banding, and the use of drone technology to sow cover crops, all in an effort to reduce risk indices and improve soil health. The results are promising, both agronomically and economically.

It was no accident that Julie Simard became the operations manager of the Saint-Romuald mill and distribution centre. Her enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and ability to build relationships of trust with employees got her where she is today.

Alexandre Lebel became a poultry nutritionist for Sollio Agriculture because he wanted to play in the big leagues. He wanted to work on strategy, make important decisions, and tackle challenges. In fact, the daily challenges of the job are what keep him motivated every day.

Carbon farming is a fairly new concept in Québec. We’ve prepared this overview for anyone wondering just what it is and what it can look like in the field.

Carbon farming is based on the concept of carbon markets. The idea is to pay farmers for adopting sustainable agricultural practices. That means practices that reduce GHG emissions, sequester carbon in agricultural soils, or both.