Would you like to learn more about tree and Christmas tree production, meet fellow entrepreneurs like yourself, participate in networking activities, or break the isolation? APANQ is here for you. Our association brings together multiple producers and is always looking for new members who are passionate about sector development.
Membership Benefits
The APANQ undertakes many projects for its members and is committed to:
- Maintain and promote commercial relationships within the industry to facilitate the sale and and exportation of Christmas Trees
- Supports and contributes to the publication and creation of several Guides such as (ex : Culture des arbres de Noël, Ravageurs, maladies et ennemis, etc.)
- Represents the industry in the media
- Organizes committees that act in unison on issues (ex: mechanization, genetic improvement, research, real tree promotion, etc.)
- Support and share information on research projects with its members
- And much more…!
By becoming a member of the APANQ you:
- Participate in programs to boost competitiveness of member companies in Quebec's Christmas tree production sector
- Access a network of entrepreneurs and relevant information to improve your practices
- Receive exclusive information via La Branche newsletter, published 6 times a year
- Join webinars and activities organized by the association
- Benefit from advantageous rates on various products and services of the association and Quebec Vert federation
- Take advantage of corporate agreements with Quebec Vert
- Join a resourceful association that answers your questions
The APANQ is a member of the Canadian Christmas Tree Association / Association Canadienne des Producteurs d’Arbres de Noël.
Conditions and fees
Regular member
Accessible to any Quebec company actively operating in the production of Christmas trees and fir trees.
Groups and/or franchised companies must be registered as individual members to benefit from the same voting rights and advantages offered to APANQ’s associated partners.
Only regular members have the right to vote and the possibility of holding a position within the board of directors.
First-year membership:
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flat rate of $150
Fees for subsequent years
(based on the number of trees sold):
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5,000 trees or less: $300
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5,000 to 10,000 trees sold: $500
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More than 10,000 trees sold: $1,200
Other membership categories
You are not a producer of Christmas trees and wish to contribute to the development of the sector?
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Corporate member: $500
You are neither a Christmas tree producer nor a supplier, but wish to contribute to the development of the sector?
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Associate member: $50
Any individual or organization interested in the activities of the APANQ (e.g. student, researcher, NPO, etc.), who does not derive any income from a Christmas tree production business and is not a supplier.
Marketing
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Flat rate $50