Our partners and agricultural certifications

At Ferme J. Ouimet, we’re far from being alone in our field! Thanks to our certifications and reliable partners, we’ve cultivated solid partnerships that ensure the quality of our products. We’re very proud to be able to offer you a guarantee of quality and trust! Working with the best in the potato industry means we can supply you with top‑quality products grown with care and attention to detail. Like our potatoes, our alliances are well‑rooted and always ready to grow!

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Épatante patate!

As members of the Épatante patate growers, we shine in the potato world! By promoting the potato, a product so beloved by Quebec families, this partnership gives us great visibility for the production of our potatoes. We also collaborate with other industry players. Together, we cultivate, promote, and grow our passion for the potato (and the industry)!

Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec (APMQ)

Being part of the APMQ keeps us connected to a dynamic network of market garden producers. This association helps us share knowledge, improve our practices and promote quality local market garden produced in Quebec.

Quebec Potato Packers Association (AEPTQ)

This association represents the interests of potato packers in Quebec. Its goal is to promote the production and marketing of quality potatoes by fostering the development and growth of our potato packaging industry. With the scale of our potato production, this partnership is essential to make a difference!

Quebec Potato Growers (PPTQ)

Being part of the PPTQ is an excellent way to showcase Quebec potatoes. With the PPTQ, we have access to the resources we need to ensure the successful development of our potato production!

Quebec Produce Marketing Association (QPMA)

The QPMA strengthens our ties with other players in the Quebec potato industry. This encourages trade and promotes the consumption of local fruits and vegetables, including our delicious potato varieties.

Les Aliments du Québec (ADQ)

This reliable partner opens up great business opportunities for us. It enables us to develop new markets with our potato varieties (yellow potatoes, white potatoes, red potatoes, Russet potatoes and sweet potatoes).

L’Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA)

By joining the UPA, Ferme J. Ouimet joins the large family of Quebec farmers. It’s like having a great team behind you, ready to defend our interests and help us grow and prosper.

CanadaGap

We’re proud to be certified by CanadaGAP, an internationally recognized national produce safety program. This certification ensures that our production practices meet the highest food safety, traceability and sustainability standards.

Canadian Partners in Quality (C‑PIQ)

Ferme J. Ouimet is a proud participant in the C‑PIQ program. This certification underscores our commitment to quality and food safety. We are committed to providing the highest quality products that meet the most stringent industry standards.

Blue Book Services

At Ferme J. Ouimet, we collaborate with Blue Book Services. Thanks to their services, we’re able to develop new business partnerships and explore new opportunities in the fresh produce supply chain. This is a great way to promote the quality of our agricultural products—our potatoes are so good!
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Did you know that
Storing potatoes properly
Keep baby potatoes (creamers) refrigerated to keep them looking their best!
Storing potatoes properly
Store potatoes away from light, moisture, heat and cold.
Tips and tricks
Are you suffering from headaches? Potatoes could help! As one of the foods with the highest potassium content, they’re the perfect support against migraine, which is often caused by a lack of potassium.
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Do you play sports for fun, or are you an athlete? Potatoes are an excellent source of energy for long‑term efforts. They’re rich in carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin C. It also helps replenish glycogen stores in your muscles.
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Are your boiled potatoes turning black? Plunge them into cold water. They’ll stay beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Potato gossip
Approximately 150 varieties of potatoes are grown in Canada (according to Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada).
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China, India and Ukraine are the world’s largest potato producers.
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Alberta is the province with the most significant potato production in Canada.
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Potatoes are fibre‑rich and an excellent source of antioxidants, B vitamins, potassium and manganese for your bones and cartilage.
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The average Canadian eats around 55.9 kg (123.24 lb) of potatoes yearly.
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The Goldrush variety is the most widely grown potato in Quebec.
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Potatoes are lower in calories than pasta and rice. So, please, don’t feel guilty about eating them!
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Potatoes known as “baby potatoes (or creamers)” are not a variety. They are simply small potatoes.
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Potato cooking water can shine up your tarnished stainless steel utensils.
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The potato is the 4th most consumed foodstuff in the world (after corn, wheat and rice).
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Are sweet potatoes not only delicious but also nutritious? They’re rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and E, making them a smart choice for a healthy diet.
Tips and tricks
Is your soup too salty? Add a few cubes of raw potato. They absorb the salt!
Potato gossip
Why is the Russet potato ideal for crispy fries and baked potatoes? Its floury flesh and thick skin make it so!