Napierville, September 15, 2022 – The Circuit du paysan unveils the project “A few steps from…” This project, worth a total of $10,000, was made possible thanks to the financial participation of $5,000 from the Ministère de Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ). This is a grant from the Proximité program managed by MAPAQ, the objective of which is to: “Bring agricultural producers and artisan processors closer to consumers through the development and consolidation of local marketing initiatives that meet to consumer needs. » (Source:https://www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/Productions/md/programmesliste/developpementmarches/Pages/ProgrammeProximite.aspx)
In concrete terms, “A few steps from…” allows visitors to access a QR code which can be found with members of the Circuit du Paysan. On this code, there is information relating to the member visited as well as additional information in playful, historical or informative form. This project enhances the visitor’s experience by encouraging them to visit a nearby member of the Circuit who is nearby, “A few steps from…”
To see the link to different newspapers, here (Sorry French text):
Newspaper Le Reflet , September 16th, 2022, Clic HERE
Newspaper Le Soleil de Châteauguay, September 16th, 2022, Clic HERE
Newspaper Le courrier du sud , September 17th, 2022, Clic HERE
Newspaper Le coup d’oeil, Octobre 3rd, 2022, Clic HERE