The Agricultural Zone Development Plan (AZDP) is a planning document with the objective of enhancing the agricultural area of a MRC by promoting the sustainable development of agricultural activities. It is based on a review of the state of affairs and the determination of possible developments in agricultural activities. It is carried out by a MRC in consultation with local stakeholders.

The AZDP is complementary and compatible with the various planning approaches used by the MRC or within the region (Land Use Planning and Development Plan, local action plan for the economy and employment, strategic plan by agriculture sector).

All municipalities in the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent that have a permanent agricultural zone subject to the Act Respecting the Preservation of Agricultural Land and Agricultural Activities (LPTAA, LRQ chapter P-41.1) are affected by this process. The permanent agricultural zone currently covers 94% of the territory of the MRC. ie. 108,744 ha.

To see all the press releases issued by the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent concerning the public consultations for the AZDP, please consult the news section.

If you have not had the opportunity to comment on these consultations or would like more information, please contact:

Alexandre Racicot, Project Manager, MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent 450 264-5411, ext. 245

alexandre.racicot@mrchsl.com

Download the presentation documents of the different sectors discussed in the Agricultural Zone Development Plan.

• Forest, agroforestry and maple syrup
• Plant, animal and agri-environmental production
• Succession, manpower and training

Download the minutes of the discussion tables held in February and March 2016.

• Report of the first discussion table - Agroforestry, forestry and maple syrup production
• Report of the 2nd table - Agro-tourism, short circuit and organic transformation
• Report of the 3rd Discussion Table - Crop, Animal and Agri-Environmental Production
• Report of the 4th Discussion Table - Succession, Manpower and Training