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Produce, Process, Sell: The Daily Challenges of a Farmer
ConferencePoultryProduct processingServices / PressFarm adviceTransformation / ProcessAt the farm (process/direct sales)SlaughteringPackaging equipmentMilkEggsPackaging devicesBeefProduct processingCereals processingMilk processingBeef processingPork meat processingPoultry processingEggs processing
2025-09-18 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | Youth Forum
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Business diversification is central to today’s evolving agricultural world. Processing and marketing farm products is a valuable lever to help farmers gain control over their pricing and raise consumer awareness.
We will explore the following topics and challenges, supported by testimonials from men and women representing various agricultural sectors:
- The rewards and challenges of being a farmer and a processor
- Agricultural diversification as a sustainable economic model
- Managing time and technical skills
- The importance of joining local networks and collective initiatives
Speakers:
- Chloé Barbelette – Apprentice at La Ferme de la Rondaie in Val Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine, 35), a farm offering a wide range of pork and charcuterie products, sold both on-site and primarily at local markets. Chloé is preparing to take over the family farm.
- Cyril Herbert – Dairy farmer at Le Bio d’Orange, with direct sales of meat boxes and on-site processing. He is also President of JA35 (Young Farmers’ Association) and a member of the Chamber of Agriculture.
- Marjolaine Lefeuvre – Manager of La Crémerie de Brocéliande in Talensac, offering a wide range of dairy products sold at the farm, in shops, and to collective catering services. She also serves as an ambassador for the Terres de Sources network.
- Olivier and Jérémy Robert – Pig and poultry producers in Janzé. Maison Robert also produces colza and sunflower oil, Christmas trees, and runs agritourism activities (event room, unique farm accommodations). Jérémy is currently in training with a plan to settle on the family farm.
- Sidonie Dozoul – Short supply chain advisor and facilitator for the "Bienvenue à la ferme" (Welcome to the Farm) network.
- Organizer
- ESPACE CIRCUITS COURTS
