As part of the Roulant’s mission of building a food system that is healthy, just, and sustainable, the Ferme du Roulant cultivates a 3-acre plot of agriculturally zoned and organically certified land in Senneville. The farm was co-founded in 2012 by Santropol Roulant and Howard Reitman.

This land supports the production of fresh produce for our Meals-on-Wheels kitchen program and contributes to making organic produce accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status, level of mobility, or degree of autonomy.

An agroeducational hub

From 2012 to 2023, the Roulant farm ran on a production intensive model, supplying the Meals-on-Wheels kitchen with a large amount of fresh produce in addition to food baskets purchasable by the community. Seedlings were grown for community seedling sales and vegetables were donated to hospitals, schools, and other food security organizations across the island.

Following the completion of new accessibe agroeducational infrastructure in 2026, the farm has shifted its focus from production to agricultural education, welcoming school groups and community organizations from the West Island and sharing its harvests with food banks in the West Island while still supplying the Roulant kitchen with harvests.

Harvests are also sold at the weekly Friday Hang/Kiosque Alimentaire each Friday during the growing season, and are shared with the Roulant’s Meals-on-Wheels kitchen program.

Volunteering at the Farm

Shift schedule

There are two volunteer shifts a week at the farm, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:15 AM to 12 PM, with the option to stay for lunch with the farm team. The farm also hosts occasional community farm days to accomplish larger tasks. Sign up for our newsletter to see community farm dates!

How to volunteer

If you’re already a Roulant volunteer, you can give us a call at 514-284-9335 to sign up for a volunteer shift, or text the farm manager Adrienne on the farm phone at 438-543-9948. New to the Roulant? Click here to become a volunteer!

What to bring

• Appropriate clothing: hat, good boots or shoes, rain gear if necessary, etc
• A water bottle and snacks
• A lunch if you want to stay and eat with the team

What to expect

In the spring, work on the farm is quite physical and includes preparing the soil, planting seedlings, spreading seed and installing infrastructure. Later in the season, tasks include planting, weeding, and harvesting.

We can always accommodate you according to your needs and capacities. If possible, let us know in advance if you have any specific accessibility requirements via email or by calling us at 514-284-9335.

Accessibility

• The ground at the farm is quite uneven and bumpy, and the paths are not accessible for walkers or wheelchairs. 
• We have areas that are shaded or covered from the weather. 
• There is a building with running water, a kitchenette and accessible bathrooms on site. 
• If you have specific mobility or accessibility needs, please reach out to us!

Questions?

Give us a call at 514-284-9335, text us on the farm phone at 438-543-9948 or send us an email!

How to get to the farm

The farm is located in Senneville, at 269 Chemin Senneville, in the West Island. There are a number of ways to get to the farm for volunteer shifts, including by signing up for the farm shuttle/carpool.

Need a ride?

Seats for volunteers are available in the Roulant shuttle, and volunteers can sign up to carpool or to take other volunteers in their own car. Please note that the Roulant shuttle leaves from Santropol Roulant at 7:00 AM sharp.

Directions

Meet the farm team