Food Self-Sufficiency Through Greenhouse Farming in Quebec
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Food self-sufficiency has become a central issue in Quebec in light of climate challenges, disruptions to global supply chains, and dependence on imports. To address these issues in a practical way, greenhouse farming represents a sustainable and promising solution.
Producing fruits and vegetables locally, year-round—even in the middle of winter—is now possible thanks to heated greenhouses, often powered by renewable energy sources. This approach reduces food transportation, lowers the carbon footprint, and ensures greater freshness than imported products.
More and more Quebec agricultural businesses, such as tomaté!, are turning to this form of controlled-environment agriculture.
Greenhouses provide stable yields and greater resilience to climate variability, and make it possible to use more environmentally friendly practices, such as optimized irrigation and biological pest control.
Beyond the environmental benefits, greenhouse farming supports the local economy by creating jobs, strengthening short supply chains, and promoting food sovereignty.
By focusing on innovation, smart technologies, and local expertise, Quebec can increase its capacity to feed its population using its own resources. Investing in greenhouses means investing in today’s and tomorrow’s food security.
