Agricampus Var

Name

Agricampus Var

Legal name

EPLEFPA AGRICAMPUS VAR

Website

https://agricampus.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Vocational Education

NAICS

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Horticulture, Nursery & Greenhouse Operations (EDAOAOAB), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO), Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Adult professional education
• Horticulture and viticulture training
• Landscaping education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyères

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public education funding (Ministry of Agriculture & Regional Council): Agricampus Var is a public establishment under the French Ministry of Agriculture (MASA) and receives government funding from the regional council (Région Sud / PACA) and the European Union (ERDF funds visible on website). This covers the core operational costs of the two lycée campuses, the UFA (apprentice training), and the CFPPA (adult professional training).
2. Agricultural product sales from exploitation pédagogique: The 9.8 ha teaching farm generates revenue through direct sales of ornamental nursery plants, fruit, vegetables, and the 'Récolte des savoirs' rosé wine (€6.95/bottle). Sales occur year-round by appointment, through two major public sales events per year (spring and autumn), and via partnerships including Biocoop, La Ruche Qui Dit Oui, and Terre de Potage.
3. Apprenticeship training contracts (UFA): UFA generates revenue through apprenticeship training contracts. Employers (private companies, public sector) sign apprenticeship contracts with apprentices aged 16-29, with funding managed through OPCO for private sector and CNFPT for public sector. The CFA RAP PACA regional structure handles financing administration.
4. Adult professional training fees (CFPPA): CFPPA generates revenue from adult professional training programs (from CAPa to BTS level). Financing is handled through multiple devices: CPF (personal training account), CIF (individual training leave), Plan de formation, VAE, POEI, POEC for job seekers, and regional council funding for BPREA and arboriculture courses. Additionally, BPREA and arboriculture training are co-funded by Région Sud and the European Union.
5. Recreational workshops for hobbyists: CFPPA offers Saturday morning recreational workshops (3 hours, €70/person) covering plants, oenology, wellness, and floral creation, open to beginners and enthusiasts. These are paid directly by participants and represent a consumer-facing revenue stream from the general public.
6. Taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax): French companies are required to contribute to apprenticeship training (0.68% of gross payroll). Agricampus Var receives portions of this mandatory training tax through the SOLTÉA platform, with companies designating their preferred educational establishments to receive funds, which support equipment and pedagogical innovation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Agricampus Var is a public French agricultural education establishment (EPLEFPA) operating two campuses (Hyères and Les Arcs-sur-Argens) that delivers nationally recognised secondary and higher-education diplomas (CAP, Bac Pro, BTS) in agriculture, viticulture, horticulture, landscaping, laboratory quality control, and services to persons. It complements school-based study with apprenticeship training (UFA), adult professional retraining (CFPPA), and a 9.8 ha pedagogical farm that produces and sells ornamental plants, fruit, vegetables, and the 'Récolte des savoirs' rosé Bio IGP Var.

Product overview

Agricampus Var is a public agricultural education establishment offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across two campuses (Hyères and Les Arcs-sur-Argens). The core offerings include secondary education (Seconde GT, Bac Général, Bac STAV) and professional baccalaureates (CGEVV viticulture, Aménagements Paysagers, Productions Horticoles, Laboratoire Contrôle Qualité, SAPAT), supplemented by BTS higher technician programs in technical sales, plant sciences, and veterinary care. The institution operates an apprenticeship division (UFA) delivering CAP through BTS credentials in production, landscape, viticulture and animal sectors, alongside an adult professional training center (CFPPA) offering continuing education and career transition programs. A commercial pedagogical farm produces nursery stock, vegetables, and wine for sale, while the 'Récolte des savoirs' rosé represents a branded product integrating educational outcomes with commercial production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lyc\u00e9e Hy\u00e8res \u2013 Enseignement G\u00e9n\u00e9ral et Technologique (Seconde GT, Bac G\u00e9n\u00e9ral, Bac STAV) Secondary school-based general and technological education at the Hyères campus preparing students for the Bac Général and the Bac STAV (Sciences et Technologies de l'Agronomie et du Vivant), with options including EATDD (ecology, agronomy, territories and sustainable development). For secondary school students seeking general and technological agricultural diplomas.
• Baccalaur\u00e9at Professionnel Conduite et Gestion de l'Entreprise Viti-Vinicole (CGEVV) Two- or three-year professional baccalaureate in wine and viticulture management, preparing students for roles such as viticulturist, cellar worker, and vineyard manager. For secondary students targeting the wine industry in the leading rosé-producing department of France.
• Baccalaur\u00e9at Professionnel Am\u00e9nagements Paysagers Professional baccalaureate in landscape architecture and maintenance, training students for careers in garden and green space enterprises or municipal services. For secondary students in PACA, where the region has the highest concentration of landscape employers in France.
• Baccalaur\u00e9at Professionnel Conduite des Productions Horticoles Professional baccalaureate in horticultural production covering nursery, floral, and vegetable cultivation within sustainable development frameworks. For secondary students targeting horticultural and nursery careers, including the Hyères cut flower market (40% of flowers sold in France).
• BTS Technico-Commercial (vins, bi\u00e8res et spiritueux) Two-year higher technician diploma in technical sales covering negotiation, management, marketing, and digital data processing for the wine, beer, and spirits sectors. For post-secondary students applying via Parcoursup.
• BTS M\u00e9tiers du V\u00e9g\u00e9tal: Alimentation, Ornement et Environnement (MVAOE) Two-year higher technician diploma in plant sciences covering horticulture, market gardening, arboriculture, nursery, and floriculture with focus on organic farming and new energies. For post-secondary students applying via Parcoursup.
• Baccalaur\u00e9at Professionnel Laboratoire Contr\u00f4le Qualit\u00e9 (LCQ) \u2013 Les Arcs Professional baccalaureate in laboratory quality control preparing students for analytical and control work in agri-food, chemical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical industries. For secondary students at the Les Arcs-sur-Argens campus.
• CAP SAPVER (Services Aux Personnes et Vente en Espace Rural) \u2013 Les Arcs Certificate of Professional Aptitude in services to persons and rural sales, qualifying graduates for work with young children, elderly, and disabled populations. For secondary students at the Les Arcs campus.
• Baccalaur\u00e9at Professionnel SAPAT (Services Aux Personnes et Animation dans les Territoires) \u2013 Les Arcs Professional baccalaureate in services to persons and territorial animation, preparing graduates for healthcare, childcare, elderly care, and tourism-related positions. For secondary students at the Les Arcs campus.
• Formations par apprentissage UFA \u2013 CAPa \u00e0 BTS (production, viticulture, paysage, animaux, nature) Apprenticeship training programs alternating between UFA classroom instruction and host-employer practice, offering 10 diplomas from CAPa to BTS in agricultural production, viticulture, landscape, animal care, horticulture, floristry, and nature management across the Hyères and Les Arcs campuses. For apprentices aged 16-29 with an apprenticeship contract; funding via OPCO (private) or CNFPT (public), administered through CFA RAP PACA.
• CFPPA \u2013 Formation professionnelle pour adultes (CAPa \u00e0 BTS, agro\u00e9cologie, bio, apiculture, arboriculture) Continuing-education and career-retraining programs for adults covering diplomas from CAPa to BTS, with specialisations in agroecology, organic farming, market gardening, apiculture, viticulture, arboriculture, wellness, BPREA agricultural installation capacity, VAE, and Certiphyto. For adults in professional transition, job seekers, employees seeking upskilling, and aspiring farmers; financing through CPF, CIF, plan de formation, VAE, POEI, POEC, and Région Sud/ERDF co-funding.
• Ateliers loisirs CFPPA \u2013 plantes, œnologie, bien-être, art floral (samedi) Three-hour Saturday morning workshops for hobbyists and enthusiasts covering plant care, oenology initiation, natural cosmetics, water-efficient gardening, and floral creation, at €70 per person. For amateur and hobbyist participants from the general public.
• Vente directe de l'exploitation p\u00e9dagogique \u2013 plantes ornementales, fruits, l\u00e9gumes Direct commercial sale of nursery plants (6.2 ha, 80% of farm revenue), arboriculture products (kiwi, apricots, citrus, table grapes), market garden produce, and other items from the 9.8 ha teaching farm, available year-round by appointment and at two seasonal sales events (spring and autumn). For local consumers, gardening enthusiasts, and short-supply-chain retail partners.
• Cuv\u00e9e Ros\u00e9 Bio IGP Var 'R\u00e9colte des savoirs' First own-label rosé wine cuvée produced entirely from the school's 2 hectares of organic vineyards (vines planted 2020), featuring citrus, white flower, and fresh strawberry notes, sold at €6.95 per bottle on-farm by appointment and via Cellier de La Crau distribution. Bottling and oenological expertise provided by Cellier de La Crau. For wine consumers in the leading French rosé-producing department (Var).

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of apprentices reported satisfaction with their training (2023-2024)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cellier de La CraucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partner of Agricampus Var providing bottling and oenological expertise for the first own-label 'Récolte des savoirs' rosé wine produced entirely from the establishment's 2 hectares of organic vines. Students in BTS Technico-commercial participate in the commercialization of the cuvée.
• Chambre d'Agriculture du Var et PACAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing experimental partnerships for arboriculture, market gardening, and biological soil activity trials. Also partnered on the 0.5 ha biological market gardening test site (lieu test) at Hyères, along with the Mosagri cooperative, supporting new farmer installation in the Var.
• Astredhor Méditerranée (formerly SCRADH)coreTechnology or IntegrationHistoric partner in horticultural experimentation. Astredhor Méditerranée, a centre for horticultural sector experimentation, has been collaborating with the teaching farm since the 1980s, conducting joint trials and research on ornamental plant production.
• Mosagri (coopérative d'activité)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural activity cooperative partnering with Agricampus Var and the Var Chamber of Agriculture on the biological market gardening test site (lieu test) for new farmer installation.
• Parc National de Port-CrosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner providing access to protected natural environments for BTS GPN (Gestion et Protection de la Nature) training and field trips.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner contributing to environmental and forestry training programs, providing field visit sites and expertise for BTS GPN students.
• Conservatoire du Littoral, délégation PACAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner providing access to coastal protected areas for environmental training programs.
• Université France active / Various wine estates (Château Galoupet, Domaine des Bormettes, Château Sainte Marguerite, Château Montaud, and others)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPedagogical partners including numerous Var wine estates (Château Galoupet, Domaine des Bormettes, Domaine de Saint André de Figuière, Domaine Simonnot, Château de Brégonçon, Château Sainte Marguerite, Château Montaud, Château Tourris, Clos Mireille) providing vineyard sites, winery visits, and practical training for viticulture and oenology students.
• Biocoop l'Onde Bio, Biocoop Vallée du Gapeau, Biocoop PruneauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree Biocoop stores (La Londe-Les-Maures, Solliès-Pont, Toulon) distribute fruits and vegetables produced on the Agricampus Var teaching farm through their regional organic retail networks.
• La Ruche Qui Dit Oui (Hyères, La Farlède, Pignans)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree local 'Ruche' short supply chain groups (Hyères, La Farlède, Pignans) distribute agricultural products from the teaching farm. The farm also participates in a weekly Friday evening Ruche event at the farm itself.
• Bio&Co (La Valette)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic supermarket chain distributing produce from the Agricampus Var teaching farm.
• Terre de Potage (Pierrefeu du Var)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal épicerie distributing produce from the Agricampus Var teaching farm.
• CFA RAP PACA (Centre de Formation par Apprentissage Agricole Régional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UFA (apprentice training unit) of Agricampus Var is part of the regional CFA RAP PACA network, which manages apprenticeship financing, administrative processes, and quality standards for agricultural apprenticeship across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
• Agefiph / Fiphfp (via Réseau des Référents Handicap)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricampus Var participates in the CFA RAP PACA's Référent Handicap network, supported by Agefiph (private sector) and Fiphfp (public sector), to facilitate inclusion of people with disabilities in vocational training through the Parcours Personnalisé d'Apprentissage (PPA).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EPLEFPA de l'Hérault (Montpellier): Public agricultural education establishment in Montpellier offering similar secondary-to-BTS agricultural programs in the Occitanie/PACA border region. Comparable structure (lycée + CFPPA + exploitation pédagogique) targeting viticulture, horticulture, and environmental training.
• EPLEFPA de Carpentras: Public agricultural education campus located in nearby Carpentras (Vaucluse), operating under the same MASA framework with similar lycée/CFPPA/UFA structure covering viticulture, arboriculture, and horticulture. Directly comparable as a PACA-region EPLEFPA serving the same agricultural vocational training market.
• EPLEFPA d'Avignon: Public agricultural lycée in Avignon (Vaucluse) within the same PACA administrative region, offering secondary and BTS programs in viticulture, landscaping, and agricultural services. Direct regional peer competing for the same apprenticeship and secondary enrollment pool.
• EPLEFPA Aix-Valabre: Public agricultural campus near Aix-en-Provence in the PACA region, part of the same regional network and offering comparable programs in viticulture and arboriculture with teaching farm facilities. Closest geographic peer alongside Carpentras and Avignon.

Broad incumbents

• Bordeaux Sciences Agro: Public agricultural engineering school under the French Ministry of Agriculture, offering engineering degrees and specialized masters in viticulture, agronomy, and environmental sciences. Comparable as a French state agricultural training institution but at university-level rather than secondary/BTS.
• ESA Angers (École Supérieure d'Agricultures): Larger private agricultural higher-education institution offering engineering degrees and BTS programs across France. Comparable as an agricultural training provider but operates at a national scale and is private rather than public — broader incumbent in the same vocational agricultural education category.
• ISARA Lyon: Private agricultural engineering school in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offering programs in agriculture, food science, and environmental management. Comparable as an agricultural training provider but at a higher tier (engineering) and broader geography.

Others

• Wageningen University & Research: Internationally recognized agricultural and food sciences university in the Netherlands. Not a direct competitor but the global benchmark for agricultural higher-education and applied research, and a reference point for the planned Agricampus Var Bachelor Agro in robotic/digital agriculture.

Regional players

• CFA RAP PACA: Regional apprenticeship network through which Agricampus Var's UFA is financed and administered. While not a competitor, it sets apprenticeship funding and quality standards across PACA agricultural apprentice training, directly shaping Agricampus Var's UFA economics.

Emerging players

• Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR) network: Federation of family-run agricultural training houses across France offering alternance-based programs in agriculture, services, and rural development. Comparable training model (alternance) with overlapping agricultural and rural service verticals, though operating under a distinct associative governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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