*4.4. Limitations of the Studied Cases*

At present, however, both initiatives present some limitations. For instance, the production of Le Grenier boréal is not sufficient to meet demand, is seasonal and does not improve economic access to food by offering fruits and vegetables at a lower cost, although the cooperative strives to compete with supermarket prices. Still, the cases of La Clé des champs and Cultur'Innov, in the municipality of Saint-Camille, in the Eastern Townships (Quebec) [61], show that establishing gardens on land that is less suitable for growing vegetables is not an insurmountable obstacle. On the one hand, the improvement of a site (soil, redevelopment), the adoption of certain production techniques (greenhouses, varieties) and continuous learning on the part of the staff all increase productivity, at least in the first few years, as it can be observed at Le Grenier boréal. On the other hand, a community's attachment and commitment to the enterprise can also help to compensate for certain weaknesses, for example, by facilitating the establishment of markets or food stands, as is the case for La Clé des champs in Saint-Camille [61,62], or by volunteering, in the case of Le Grenier boréal. Thus, if Le Grenier boréal maintains its present core strengths, it can be expected to overcome some of the challenges as it matures, at which point it may have more impact on other dimensions of food insecurity in Minganie.

Of course, because of the costs of production, but also because of the differences in food emergencies felt by different social strata, Lufa Farms does not contribute directly to the fight against food insecurity for the poorest. Indeed, its products are inaccessible to the poorest segments of society. That said, while food emergencies have not yet led the poorest to focus on a quest for organic food but rather to improving access to food at affordable costs, the fact remains that the needs of this part of the population in terms of health are not different from those of the better-off classes. A partnership with the public sector should be designed to make these types of products accessible to people with low incomes who are likewise seeking access to quality products.
