Ferme Valsé inc., winner of the New Farm Enterprise category (CNW Group/Sollio Cooperative Group)

Sollio Cooperative Group announced the finalists and winners of the New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award.

Ferme Valsé inc. is the winner of the New Farm Enterprise category. Ferme A & L Desnoyers inc. is the winner of the Farm Succession category.

Ferme A & L Desnoyers inc., winner of the Farm Succession category (CNW Group/Sollio Cooperative Group)

"On behalf of the Board and myself, I would like to congratulate the winners of the New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award! I would also like to thank everyone who participated this year. We are immensely proud to have supported new generations of farmers with this award for the last 20 years. The dedication and resilience that agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrate should be recognized and applauded. Once again, congratulations to all participants!" said Ghislain Gervais, president of Sollio Cooperative Group.

For over 20 years, the New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award has showcased producers who have successfully started an agricultural business or taken over an existing one while ensuring sustainability and equity for all stakeholders. As a Canada-wide cooperative, Sollio Cooperative Group reports that it aims to offer agricultural entrepreneurs inspiring models of Canadian new farm enterprises and farm transfers.