Our Story

About Valens Farms

“Be part of something good”

2005 Founded

1500+ Acres

12,000+ Laying Hens

250+ Cattle

3 Family Farms

Quality Starts at the Farm

Since 2005, Les Fermes Valens has proudly served Quebec families from the heart of Montérégie-Ouest. Built on a foundation of responsible agriculture, animal welfare, and quality craftsmanship, we are committed to producing food you can trust.

We believe that exceptional products begin long before they reach your table. They start with healthy animals, well-managed farms, and production practices that prioritize quality, sustainability, and care over volume.

To ensure the highest standards, we oversee many stages of the journey ourselves—from raising livestock and producing organic eggs to processing, smoking, packaging, and home delivery. Our facilities include traditional smokehouses where our sausages and charcuterie are crafted, as well as grading and packaging equipment for our farm-fresh eggs.

By maintaining control throughout the process, we can ensure freshness, traceability, and consistency in every product we offer. This farm-to-table approach allows us to deliver premium meats, charcuterie, and organic eggs while staying true to the values that have guided our family business from the beginning.

Our Craft

Local Quality with European Inspiration

At Les Fermes Valens, quality begins on the farm. Our farmers raise their animals with care, using 100% plant-based feed and never administering growth-promoting hormones or routine antibiotics.

We carefully select premium cuts of meat to create our artisanal sausages and charcuterie. Guided by the expertise of our Austrian-born chef, our recipes are inspired by traditional European craftsmanship and a deep respect for authentic flavours.

In our smokehouse located in Huntingdon, Quebec, selected products are naturally smoked over maple and cherry wood, creating the rich, distinctive taste that has become a hallmark of our charcuterie.

Les Fermes Valens proudly offers a wide range of locally raised veal, lamb, pork, beef, chicken, and certified organic free-range eggs from our family farm. We are also recognized for our premium sausages and charcuterie, carefully crafted in our own facilities using time-honoured methods and quality ingredients.

By combining local agriculture with European-inspired traditions, we are committed to bringing exceptional products from our farms to your table.

The People

Who Are Our Founders?

Archie

A better way to grow...

Both my mother's and father's families immigrated to Canada after the Second World War, where anything is possible! Both families came from farming backgrounds. My parents worked for local farmers until they bought their own farm in 1965. I was 8 at the time, and I knew even at that young age that this would be my path. I bought the family farm in 1981.

After a few years of using chemicals that were often ineffective and always required the use of more, I thought there had to be a healthier way of cultivating the land. I was looking for answers, and I found them when I attended a conference on organic farming in the United States in 1995. This was a turning point for me, as I was now in contact with farmers who shared my vision and had the skills to help me make the transition to organic farming. 5 years later, all my fields and animals had become entirely organic!

A shared vision...

The beginnings of this new way of doing things weren't easy; the local farmers thought we were a bit crazy. People talked a lot in the village, and even my father was embarrassed to see my fields full of weeds. Organic farming is a lot more work than conventional farming, but I'm proud to be growing healthy food and providing sustainable soil for the future.

Today, our daughter Elisha, her husband Matt and their 3 children have taken over the family farm and are determined to continue this healthier way of farming, for the animals, the environment and future generations!

Markus

A deep desire...

My wife Catherine and I love a challenge. After running an inn for almost 10 years, we moved to the countryside in 2005. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a great passion, we started our organic farm.

Being a farmer has always been a deep desire for me. As a teenager in Austria, I always gave priority to jobs on farms. A little later, I became a chef, and that's when I realized the importance of using good ingredients. Catherine has always lived in a rural environment and saw this new farm project as a great opportunity to reconcile work and family.

See big...

We started with a small pasture-based operation of a few steers and gradually expanded by acquiring surrounding land. By 2013 we had a new barn for cows and veals. In 2015, an opportunity presented itself and we began our organic egg production with quota. Today, the farm boasts nearly 250 acres of arable fields, a herd of around 50 cattle and over 12,000 laying hens and pullets. We're proud of what we've built.

Every morning, when the sun rises, a new adventure begins!

Douglas

7th generation of producers...

Sparrow Farm was founded in 1823 and I'm proud to be the 7th generation to run it! My grandfather Adrian Sparrow converted the dairy farm to grain production in 1977. I grew up watching my grandfather work hard day after day, and I'm happy to have followed in his footsteps.

The farm has been using sustainable production methods since 1989, and is now diversifying into organic crop production and organic beef production. My wife Martine and I are always looking to evolve the farm by adopting new sustainable production techniques. These changes require more knowledge, which is why we participate in various agricultural groups that keep us abreast of the best organic production practices.

Community involvement...

We're now a family with 3 children, we love working and playing on our ancestral land, and each of us contributes to the work on the farm. We don't see the days go by, but we always find time to get involved in the community, both politically and as volunteers. I'm currently a volunteer fireman for the municipality, and Martine volunteers at the children's elementary school.

Our Values

The future belongs to those who eat better.

Responsible production

Animal welfare

GMO free

Pesticide free

Gluten free