On January 13th, at the Congress Centre of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec’s Outstanding Young Farmers announced Lori-Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as their regional winners with over 430 people in attendance. They will proudly represent Quebec at the National Event in Vancouver BC in November 2026.
Nothing predestined Lori-Anne for a career in agriculture. She envisioned herself as an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry. Approached by her father and brother, she agreed to join them and discovered a demanding yet stimulating world. A graduate in business administration, and later holding an MBA, Lori-Anne quickly found her niche: the perfect balance between management and production.
When she purchased Ferme Porc SB Inc. in 2018, the situation was challenging. In just a few years, production increased from 42,000 to 51,000 piglets per year, with productivity steadily rising.
Lori-Anne leads a team of 20 to 30 employees, half of whom come from South America. She fosters a climate of respect, mutual support, and enjoyment at work, even supporting her team's sports and social initiatives. There have been many challenges and each time, Lori-Anne has demonstrated remarkable strength. Thanks to rigorous planning and the cohesion of her team, she transforms crises into opportunities for growth.
Guided by the advice of her father, Cécilien, her mentor, she became the sole owner of the farm after gradually repaying her family. Lori-Anne looks to the future with confidence. She wants to raise all the piglets born on the farm, continue to improve every technical detail, and maintain a balance between her professional and family life.
The Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers competition of the Quebec region had the pleasure to present three diverse and impressive operations during the 2026 regional competition. The recognized candidates were:
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