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Le centre d’interprétation de la vache laitière primarily aims at promoting the stages of production and transformation of dairy products. The topics discussed at the time of the visit are: feeding, evolution of the races, artificial inseminations, the embryos transfers, ancestral methods, the daily care of the animals, milking, the breeding of future cows, sales, auctions, exhibitions, trades related with agriculture, habits of various countries etc.

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The agroenvironnemental aspect , durable agriculture in relation to new technologies and the future of the dairy farm in Quebec are also approached. This project makes it possible to contribute to information and education for research, trainning and exchanges.

 

 

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Presentation of a video, a guided and documented tour, tasting of dairy products, games, etc, are only some of the tools used during this visit.
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The site is open since May 1999.

Our objective is to show the agricultural world under its most beautiful facets. You will discover the dairy production from the beginning of the century to the most modern and futuristic equipment.

The dairy products :

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Cheese tastings are offered, if you call in advance. The games and activities are available according to the group and the request. The topics vary throughout the year.

 

Guided tours of the center:

The visit last approximately an hour and thirty minutes (1h½) with explanation and viewing of a video upon request.

grp6e.jpg (9853 octets)The Center is for groups of primary school from 3rd to 6th  grade, high school groups, and specialized collegial groups (option agriculture).


The visit is also offered to different groups of people.

 

Prices for groups
Individual price
: 4.00 $ per person

Educational visit, fun and instructive.

For reservation, call:
(819) 835-9373 or by fax: (819) 835-0151


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CENTRE D’INTERPRÉTATION DE LA VACHE LAITIÈRE
Ferme Jean-Noël Groleau inc.

Diane et Jean-Noël Groleau, propriétaires
151, chemin Cochrane
Compton (Québec)
J0B 1L0

Tél. : (819) 835-9373
Téléc. : (819) 835-0151
Courriel : grolojnd@abacom.com

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