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Agronomist, member of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec. 15 years of experience in agri-environmental work and agricultural regulation in Quebec.
Agricultural potential and CPTAQ applications
An application to the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ) — subdivision or transfer of agricultural land — rests largely on the agricultural potential of the lot in question. I establish a signed agronomic diagnostic, based on LiDAR, Sentinel-2, and IRDA pedological data, ready to be filed as part of your application.
Who this is for landowners, developers, notaries, lawyers, municipalities, and MRCs preparing a CPTAQ application.
Soil health diagnostic
A soil health assessment combining targeted soil sampling (0–20 cm), laboratory analysis of physical, chemical, and biological indicators, and a Quebec-calibrated scoring model (Gauthier et al., 2023). LiDAR and satellite data guide the choice of sampling zones and support the interpretation of within-field variability, a complementary approach to the published model. This diagnostic does not include a full pedological soil profile (horizon-by-horizon description in a pit).
Who this is for Farmers in active operation
Potentially eligible for financial support under the Programme services-conseils
PAEF and PAA
Agri-environmental fertilization plan (PAEF) and agri-environmental support plan (PAA) — two services I practiced for several years before specializing in geospatial data.
Who this is for Farmers in active operation
Potentially eligible for financial support under the Programme services-conseils
Let’s talk about your project
Every file starts with a short description of your situation — I’ll get back to you with next steps.
Reference
Gauthier, M., Hogue, R., D’Astous-Pagé, J., Champagne, M., Halde, C. (2023). Developing scoring functions based on soil texture to assess agricultural soil health in Quebec. Canadian Journal of Soil Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/CJSS-2022-0116