What Fermes de Figeac does

Fermes de Figeac is a multi-activity agricultural and territorial cooperative headquartered in Lacapelle-Marival in the Lot department of France. Founded in 1985 to pool farmer purchasing power, it has grown to approximately 130 employees and operates across six interconnected business lines: agricultural supply and farm development (including the Latronquière feed mill operational since 1995), five franchised Gamm Vert retail stores complemented by Boucherie des Éleveurs butchery outlets, photovoltaic installation and maintenance services (~20 MWc managed), collective renewable energy animation (methanization, wind, wood energy), local timber processing (Scierie Lafargue and France Noyer, the latter being France's leading walnut veneer producer and holder of the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label), and La Table des Éleveurs, a farm-to-table restaurant. The cooperative serves roughly 400+ member farmers in the Ségala-Limargue region, general public consumers across rural Lot, public institutions, and renewable energy clients.

The cooperative's core technical infrastructure is the Fabrique de mélange at Latronquière, which uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to analyze forage quality within 48 hours and produces more than 650 custom feed formulations annually for bovine, caprine, ovine, and equine herds, processing ~4,000 tonnes of cereals per year. France Noyer operates walnut veneer, log, and plot production with new drying and steaming cells commissioned in September 2025; Scierie Lafargue produces approximately 3,000 m³ of certified (PEFC, BTMC) structural wood annually across 20 species. Photovoltaic operations are supported by RGE and QUALIPV certifications, and the cooperative participates in a 14 MW citizen-owned wind farm (with Valorem) and four methanization units processing ~110,000 tonnes of livestock effluents per year.

Revenue derives from a mix of agricultural supply margins, retail store transactions, photovoltaic installation contracts and four-tier maintenance subscriptions, timber sales (including specialty veneer sold nationally and internationally), and restaurant unit sales (14.50-16.50 EUR per meal publicly disclosed). Distribution is conducted through owned retail locations, agricultural depots, direct field sales via sector-based technicians, and a network of partner cooperative structures (SCIC Bois Énergie Lot, METHASELI Environnement, CUMA Lot Environnement, AGRIÉNERGIES 46). FY 2025 revenue exceeded 32 million EUR (up ~9% YoY), with 271,000 EUR net profit and over 650,000 EUR pre-tax profit-sharing.

Name

Fermes de Figeac

Legal name

Fermes de Figeac

Website

https://fermesdefigeac.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fermes de Figeac is a French agricultural and territorial cooperative serving ~400 member farmers and rural communities in the Lot department through agricultural supply, five Gamm Vert retail stores, photovoltaic installations, collective renewable energy projects, timber processing, and a farm-to-table restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lacapelle-marival

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agricultural supply and farm inputs: Sale of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, animal health products, and equipment to member farmers. The cooperative also collects cereals from members for storage and processing at the Latronquière feed mill. Revenue is generated through product margins and service fees for feed formulation and delivery.
2. Retail store operations (Gamm Vert franchise): Operation of 5 Gamm Vert franchise retail stores across the Lot department offering garden, DIY, local produce, and proximity services. Additional services include sharpening, key cutting, parcel collection, gas, and bread deposit.
3. Photovoltaic installation and maintenance: Design, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems on agricultural, commercial, and residential buildings. Revenue from installation contracts and ongoing maintenance contracts (4 levels of service). The cooperative manages ~20 MWc of installed photovoltaic capacity.
4. Collective energy project animation: Animation and engineering support for collective renewable energy projects (methanization, PV, wind). Revenue derives from project coordination fees and operational management of methanization units.
5. Local timber and wood products: Operation of two sawmills (Lafargue at Aynac and France Noyer at Assier) producing structural timber, exterior/ interior wood, flooring, walnut logs and veneer. France Noyer is the 1st French producer of walnut veneer.
6. Restaurant (La Table des Éleveurs): Restaurant operation at Lacapelle-Marival serving locally sourced meats and produce. Includes express menu, daily menu, and takeaway options. Approximately 753 kg of unsold produce from cooperative stores repurposed annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fermes de Figeac is a multi-activity agricultural and territorial cooperative that sells agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, animal feed), operates five franchised Gamm Vert retail stores with the Boucherie des Éleveurs butchery, designs and maintains photovoltaic installations, animates collective renewable energy projects (methanization, wind, wood energy), runs two sawmills producing walnut veneer and structural timber, and operates the La Table des Éleveurs farm-to-table restaurant. Services are aimed primarily at member farmers in the Lot department and the rural general public.

Product overview

Fermes de Figeac is a multi-service agricultural and territorial cooperative operating a diversified portfolio of products and services organized around five core activities: (1) Approvisionnement et Développement Agricole — agricultural supply, farm development, and the Fabrique de mélange feed manufacturing facility at Latronquière; (2) Magasins de proximité Gamm Vert / Fraîcheur des Fermes — five franchised retail stores featuring the Boucherie des Éleveurs and local produce; (3) La Table des Éleveurs restaurant in Lacapelle-Marival; (4) Bois local — the France Noyer walnut veneer and specialty hardwood operation (Assier) and Scierie Lafargue structural wood operation (Aynac, BigMat); and (5) Renewable energies — the photovoltaic service (Offre Photovoltaïque) with collective project animation (SAES, LAES, AGRIÉNERGIES, AVAS), METHASELI methanization, SCIC Bois Énergie Lot wood boilers, and the citizen wind farm. Additional services include CUMA Lot Environnement machinery sharing, DASRI medical waste collection, and the Champ Libre artist residency program with La Maison des arts de Cajarc.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Approvisionnement et Développement Agricole Agricultural supply, feed formulation, crop optimization, and farm development advisory services for member livestock farmers in the Ségala-Limargue region. Includes sale of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, and animal health products, plus on-farm technico-commercial support from sector-based agricultural technicians.
• Magasins de proximité Gamm Vert / Fraîcheur des Fermes Five franchised Gamm Vert retail stores across the Lot department offering garden products, DIY, local produce, agricultural supplies, clothing, and proximity services (sharpening, key copying, parcel pickup, bread deposit, gas). Local meat is sold through the Boucherie des Éleveurs and the Fraîcheur des Fermes concept.
• Offre Photovoltaïque Full-service photovoltaic solutions including project design, installation, connection, and four-tier maintenance contracts (telesurveillance, preventive maintenance, 10% discounted tier, corrective maintenance) for farmers, professionals, local authorities, and residential customers. RGE and QUALIPV certified, with the cooperative managing ~20 MWc of installed capacity.
• Animation de projets mutualisés ENR (Photovoltaïque, Méthanisation, Éolien) Coordination and animation of collective renewable energy projects including agricultural photovoltaic rooftops (SAES, LAES, AGRIÉNERGIES 46, AVAS), small-scale methanization units (METHASELI), and the citizen-owned wind farm with Valorem (14 MW across 7 turbines). Manages collective projects involving 110+ partner farmers.
• France Noyer (sawmill and walnut veneer) Specialist sawmill and walnut wood processing facility in Assier producing plots, veneer, and fine hardwood pieces. France Noyer is the leading French walnut veneer producer, expanded in 2025 to include Oak, Ash, Chestnut, Yew, Ash burr, and Olive species with new drying and steaming cells.
• Scierie Lafargue (sawmill and BigMat materials) Sawmill in Aynac producing structural, exterior, and interior wood products alongside a BigMat materials trading outlet. PEFC and BTMC (Bois des Territoires du Massif-Central) certified, producing approximately 3,000 m³ of wood per year across 20 species.
• Fabrique de mélange de matières premières (Latronquière) Feed manufacturing and grain storage facility at Latronquière producing over 650 custom feed formulations annually using an infralyser for forage quality analysis. Stores ~4,000 tonnes of cereals per year and serves bovine, caprine, ovine, and equine farms through a proximity-based raw materials exchange system with CSA GTP feed safety certification.
• La Table des Éleveurs (restaurant) Restaurant located at Lacapelle-Marival, open weekdays for lunch and Friday evenings by reservation. Serves locally sourced meat from member farmers, featuring express formulas (€14.50), daily menus (€16.50), and takeaway options. Repurposes ~753 kg per year of unsold produce from cooperative stores into meals.
• Boucherie des Éleveurs (direct-sale butchery) Direct-sale butchery concept present in Figeac, Lacapelle-Marival, and Sousceyrac-en-Quercy stores, selling meat exclusively from member farmers. Over 1 tonne of beef supplied annually to primary schools and colleges in the Lot department as part of the Plan Alimentaire Territorial.
• METHASELI Environnement (méthanisation) Association managing four agricultural methanization projects at Gorses, Labathude, Espeyroux, and Viazac, treating ~110,000 tonnes of livestock effluents annually. Projects involve 22 farms and create non-relocatable local jobs.
• SCIC Bois Énergie Lot (SCIC BEL) Collective Interest Cooperative managing wood energy heating systems across the territory. Installs and operates wood chip boilers (100 kW and 700 kW units) supplying heat to local public buildings (e.g., Collège de Latronquière), with wood chips supplied from the Lafargue sawmill and member farms. Involves ~30 public and private shareholders.
• Parc éolien citoyen (Valorem) Citizen-owned wind farm developed in partnership with Valorem on Saint Saury and Sousceyrac-en-Quercy communes, featuring 7 wind turbines with total capacity of 14 MW. Produces electricity equivalent to the consumption of over 40,000 inhabitants, with 110 participating farmers and 8.5 million euros in participatory investment.
• CUMA Lot Environnement (shared agricultural equipment) Agricultural machinery cooperative providing shared equipment services including spreading, direct seeding of cereals and meadows, pruning and chipping, and spraying. Managed by Henri Clamagirand at the Latronquière site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of ~9% year-on-year to over 32 million euros in FY 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ValoremminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership with renewable energy developer Valorem for the construction of the first wind farm in the Lot department at Saint-Saury and Sousceyrac-en-Quercy. Seven turbines with total capacity of 14 MW were built in 2015–2016 under a citizen-participatory model, producing electricity equivalent to 40,000+ inhabitants.
• Épices énergiecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Épices énergie, a web platform for supervision and management of renewable energy installations. The platform optimizes monitoring and maintenance of the ~20 MWc of photovoltaic installations managed by Fermes de Figeac.
• SCIC Bois Énergie Lot (BEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFermes de Figeac is a founding member of the Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif Bois Énergie Lot (SCIC BEL), which develops integrated, territorialized wood energy chains. The SCIC installs wood chip heating systems and sells renewable heat to local institutions (e.g., Collège de Latronquière). Fermes de Figeac supplies wood chips from its Lafargue sawmill. The SCIC BEL has installed multiple wood chip heating systems (100 kW and 700 kW) and brings together ~30 public and private members including local authorities.
• METHASELI EnvironnementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation METHASELI Environnement manages four collective agricultural methanization units at Gorses, Labathude, Espeyroux, and Viazac. Fermes de Figeac has provided engineering support since 2007 and now manages operations. These units process ~110,000 tonnes/year of animal effluents and contribute to farm income while delivering environmental benefits.
• CUMA Lot EnvironnementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUMA Lot Environnement provides shared agricultural equipment services (spreading, direct sowing, pruning and chipping, spraying) to member farmers. Henri Clamagirand manages the collective mixing workshop and CUMA operations at Latronquière. The CUMA is also active in hedgerow management and wood chip production.
• UNISUDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNISUD is a cooperative network referencing maize varieties for approximately 20 cooperatives in southern France. Fermes de Figeac participates in annual variety trials at member farms, contributing data to enrich the UNISUD catalogue and helping select the most suitable varieties for the local terroir.
• Maison des arts de CajarcminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Maison des arts de Cajarc for the 'Champ Libre' artistic residency programme in agricultural settings. Since 2022, the cooperative has facilitated artist residencies on member farms, culminating in public exhibitions (e.g., at Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux). Four artists have completed residencies (2022–2026).
• ÊTRE Lot (Écoles de la Transition Écologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ÊTRE Lot to provide hands-on training days at the Lafargue and France Noyer sawmills for young people discovering green trades and careers. Contributes to youth vocational training in the territory.
• Karos (carpooling)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipation in the inter-company Karos carpooling initiative for employee commute optimization, launched across companies in Grand-Figeac, Ouest Aveyron, and Cauvaldor communities, serving ~4,500 employees.
• Figeacteurs / MobAveyLotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Figeacteurs and the MobAveyLot programme supporting rural mobility. Fermes de Figeac participates in carpooling initiatives and mobility matinees to promote sustainable transport for employees.
• Local producers and cooperatives (Cant'Avey'Lot, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with local producers and small cooperatives for the supply of regional products sold in Gamm Vert stores and featured at store events. Includes Cant'Avey'Lot, Maison Laborie, and numerous other local artisan food producers.
• IncograinminorOthersCSA GTP certification managed through Incograin, which maintains the registry of certified companies. The certification confirms compliance with international feed safety standards at the Latronquière site.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cooperl: French meat and livestock cooperative with integrated slaughtering, processing, and direct-sale butcher operations. Comparable to Fermes de Figeac's Boucherie des Éleveurs direct-sale meat business serving local members and consumers from farmer-sourced supply.
• Eureden: French agricultural cooperative formed from the merger of Triskalia and Cecab, with diversified activities across agricultural supply, food production, and retail. Directly comparable to Fermes de Figeac's multi-activity cooperative model.
• Piveteau Bois: Independent French softwood sawmill and timber processor producing structural wood and specialized lumber. Comparable to Scierie Lafargue's sawmilling operations — both are PEFC-certified French sawmills producing construction-grade and finished wood products.
• Terrena: French diversified agricultural cooperative with multi-activity structure combining agricultural supply, food processing, retail, and consumer brands. Comparable to Fermes de Figeac's integrated farmer-owned cooperative model.
• InVivo: Major French agricultural cooperative group operating in ag retail, crop production, grain trading, and agricultural services. Comparable as a French agricultural cooperative with diversified business lines serving farmer members across multiple territories.
• Agrial: One of France's largest diversified agricultural cooperatives, operating across agricultural supply, food processing, retail distribution, and renewable energy. Directly comparable to Fermes de Figeac's multi-activity cooperative model combining farmer supply, retail, and energy services through member-owned structure.

Broad incumbents

• Gamm Vert: National franchise brand of garden, DIY, and rural retail stores under which Fermes de Figeac operates five of its locations. Comparable as the broader franchise parent that defines Fermes de Figeac's retail store operations and product assortment.

Others

• Enercoop: French cooperative network for renewable energy production and supply organized as a SCIC (Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif). Comparable to Fermes de Figeac's SCIC Bois Énergie Lot and broader renewable energy cooperative structures serving territorial energy transition.
• Valorem: French renewable energy developer and partner of Fermes de Figeac for the citizen-owned 14 MW wind farm at Saint-Saury and Sousceyrac. Comparable as a renewable energy ecosystem participant with overlapping wind and photovoltaic development activities.
• BigMat: European building materials distributor and franchisor under which Scierie Lafargue operates its BigMat outlet at Aynac. Comparable as a channel partner providing Fermes de Figeac access to building materials distribution and customer reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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