The Farm

La Suisse Normande is initially a dairy farm. Over the years, in the pursuit of self-sufficiency, operations evolved in lockstep with our core values; sustainable and principled agriculture. We are proud to continue these practices today from farm to table.

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Our animals

At the cheese dairy, all processed goat's milk comes exclusively from our goats...

To obtain superior quality milk, we provide our animals with optimal comfort. This results in a complete diet, adapted according to their needs, ease of litter and a calm living space.

Milking is done twice a day, 365 days a year!

Our herd is made up of 2 breeds of dairy goats, the Alpine (several colors) and the Saanen (white).

The goat farm is temporarily closed to the public.

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Did you know that...

About 5 minutes after birth, the kid is already standing...

In the wild, this allows him to follow his mother and run away from predators.

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Good to know...

1How many goats do you have?
About 475 goats, including the next generation.
2How many liters of milk does an average goat produce?
Our goats produce an average of 3 liters per day.
3How long does a goat's gestation last?
Gestation lasts 5 months.
4What is your goats food made of?
Our goats feed mainly on hay, corn and oats.
5How many babies does an average goat have?
On average, the goat gives birth to 2 babies.
6At what age do goats produce milk?
Around the age of 1 year, the doe will have its first baby and its milk production will begin.
 

Our fields

Always with the aim of feeding our animals with the best quality food, we cultivate our own fields. This step is the first of several that will lead us to an exceptional cheese.

Manure is used as fertilizer for our crops.

Throughout the summer, the weather will guide us to know when will be the best times to go to the field!

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Here are some pictures of some stages of the work in the field.

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Good to know ...

1How many bales of hay do we need per year?
1000 balls to feed our 475 goats for 1 year.
2How many forage species do you use for your meadows?
On average, our meadows are made up of 6 species; brome, festulolium, clover, alfalfa, fescue and timothy.
3What type of soil is your cropland made of?
Mainly clay loam as well as clay called "Ste-Rosalie"
4By what means do you intend to practice sustainable agriculture?
-We prioritize perennial crops. This prevents the soil from being exposed to water and wind erosion.
- We respect soil capacity, avoiding compaction.
- We promote healthy soil microbes because we know that when we take care of them, the earth gives us a lot in return.