At Les Cultures de chez nous, it all starts with family. A passion for the land that has been passed down from generation to generation, and a simple desire: to grow fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables for you.
We invite you to discover our story, from our humble beginnings in a small asparagus field to the large family of producers we have become today in Sainte‑Brigitte‑des‑Saults, Quebec.
Our mission is straightforward: to cultivate the finest leeks, asparagus, and vegetables possible and offer them to you with all the freshness and passion they deserve. We are committed to doing so by adopting sustainable agricultural practices that promote the well-being of our employees, customers, and the planet.
Family: The family is at the heart of our farm, and every employee feels at home here.
Innovation: To promote sustainable agriculture and cultivate a better future filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.
The environment: To take care of the land that feeds us and provide sustainable agriculture for future generations.
Respect: Because everyone deserves to be treated fairly, listened to, and valued.
Teamwork: It’s thanks to our fantastic team that we can offer you high-quality fruits and vegetables every day.
The Cultures de chez nous adventure began long before the farm itself, with Michelle Rajotte and Louis‑Marie Jutras. She was a secretary, he was a cartographer, but on weekends, they had their hands in the soil growing asparagus.
Driven by the desire to build their own project, they took the plunge in 1981: they bought the farm next door to Michelle’s father’s and left their jobs to devote themselves entirely to agriculture. They initially grew asparagus, strawberries, and raspberries, but also experimented with processes such as garlic production, enabling them to continue even on rainy days.
Over the years, we’ve specialized, innovated, and, above all, grown. We started growing leeks, which have become one of our proudest products. We were the first to offer leeks that were already washed, sliced, and ready to cook, reducing food waste and making your life easier. To provide you with fresh leeks all year round, we even started importing them during the winter, which allowed us to keep our employees on board year-round.
Today, the future of the farm is assured by the next generation of the family. Valérie, Alexis, and Antoine, Michelle and Louis-Marie’s three children, all work with us. It is their energy that drives us to continue innovating.
Thanks to them and our approximately 80 employees, Les Cultures de chez nous is now a leader in leek production in Canada. But ultimately, our greatest joy remains the same: knowing that our vegetables are on your table.
Louis-Marie Jutras and Michelle Rajotte begin growing asparagus part-time. The seed of passion is sown.
Louis-Marie and Michelle purchase 172 acres of land. Les Cultures de chez nous is officially born, with pick-your-own berries and a farm stand.
We won the Gerbe d’Or award in the Youth category. A nice pat on the back that confirms we’re on the right track!
The Ordre national du mérite agricole awards us bronze, silver, and then gold medals in recognition of our commitment and the quality of our work.
A significant innovation: we launch our bags of sliced, washed, and ready-to-cook leeks.
We begin importing to ensure a year-round supply of leeks.
We received the Jean Desjardins Award and Le Moisson d’Or, and we launched our very first websites. A busy year!
We diversify by growing different varieties of squash.
We won the gold medal from the Ordre national du mérite agricole and the Sollio Groupe coopératif award for our agro-environmental management. The ultimate recognition of our hard work!