Spotlight: Blue Lagoon Organics

Nanki Saluja
Sep 11
3 min read

To celebrate Organic Month 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the amazing organic farms and businesses across Manitoba that are making a real difference in how we grow, eat, and think about food. Organic Month is a time to recognize the people and practices behind organic food systems: from sustainable farming methods to the passionate farmers dedicated to nourishing our communities and the environment. As part of this celebration, we had the pleasure of connecting with Blue Lagoon Organics to learn more about their story, farming practices, and what organic means to them. We’re excited to share the insights and inspiration that came out of our conversation, and to highlight the incredible work they’re doing every day to grow fresh, healthy food the organic way.

Disclaimer: All images in this article are courtesy of Blue Lagoon Organics.

Who are you and what products do you offer?

Stefan and Lauren Regnier — *Lauren Regnier (left) & Stefan Regnier (right)*

"We are a certified organic farm just west of Winnipeg in St Francois Xavier. We grow a variety of direct marketed fruits and vegetables, integrated with pasture raised poultry for meat and eggs. We use some of our produce for making preserves such as hot sauce, passata, and pickles. We also have bees on our farm that we collect the honey from."

Where can people buy your products?

"We are at St. Norbert Farmers' Market year-round. From July to October, we have a Farm stand on Thursdays, 3:00pm-7:00pm, as well as an online store for farm pick up anytime with our contactless pick-up lockers."

*Blue Lagoon Organics at the St. Norbert Farmers' Market*

Why do you choose organic?

"From the beginning, it was always about a search for the best in a final product. When we became certified, we knew it was only the beginning of growing healthy, quality produce without the use/ need of synthetic fertilizers. We want to give more back to the land than we take. We believe organic is beyond sustainable, and it should be regenerative."

Why do you believe consumers should choose organic?

"We are currently in a world of global trade instabilities. The reliance on synthetic inputs is leading to more unpredictable market prices. Organic farms that are self-sufficient with their nutrient needs will be far more resilient in the future at managing a predictable market price. We have a six-year rotation, beginning with an organic alfalfa cover crop. We then cut and bale it and use those bales for mulch. We then run chickens to consume the alfalfa, leaving precious nitrogen and phosphorus behind to add fertility to our future growing space for the next three years, finally returning it back to alfalfa to fix nitrogen and protect the topsoil from erosion."

What is your favourite way to eat your products?

"At the end of the day, Stefan and I always make a point of making a good meal with what is in season on the farm. We both adore cooking and is really why we do what we do. Everything tastes better when you grow it yourself and we believe 'you are what your food eats'."

Visit website: www.bluelagoonorganics.ca.

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