AgroBio Périgord

What AgroBio Périgord does

AgroBio Périgord is a French non-profit association structured as a Groupement d'Intérêt Économique (GIE), founded around 1994 and headquartered in Coursac (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a second viticulture pole in Pomport. Operating for more than 30 years under the SIREN 381020064, it functions as the sole regional association in Dordogne exclusively dedicated to organic agriculture and is formally affiliated with the national FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique) network. The organization supports 1,427 organic farms in Dordogne (2024), spanning market gardening, livestock, viticulture, arable crops, and PPAM (aromatic and medicinal plants), as well as an emerging base of municipal clients pursuing organic public catering.

The association's core products are sector-specific advisory services, Qualiopi- and Qualicert-certified training programs, and collective network animation. Delivery is supported by a modest digital platform centered on the agrobioperigord.fr website, a Gogocarto interactive producer map, a HelloAsso online membership portal, and a farm biodiversity self-diagnosis tool. Supplemental programs include the Maison des Semences Paysannes de Dordogne (farmer seed initiative), the 'Devenir territoire bio' territorial program, the 'Restauration collective bio et locale' catering program, and the 56-page consumer-facing 'Guide du Manger Bio et Local en Dordogne-Périgord'.

AgroBio Périgord's revenue model combines three streams: (1) annual membership fees from farmer and stakeholder members, (2) public funding including the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (FEADER) and other public sources, and (3) revenue from certified training and advisory services. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven (e.g., the 'Bouge ta Ferme' rally), supplemented by direct municipal outreach campaigns and policy advocacy through press releases and election-cycle engagement. The 13-employee organization operates as a member-governed association with no external venture or private equity ownership, and its principal strategic posture is advocacy and territorial animation rather than product commercialization.

Name

AgroBio Périgord

Legal name

GIE AGROBIO PERIGORD

Website

https://agrobioperigord.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AgroBio Périgord is a French non-profit (GIE) founded around 1994 that supports 1,400+ organic farmers in Dordogne through sector-specific advisory, Qualiopi-certified training, collective network animation, and a digital platform including a producer map and biodiversity self-diagnosis tool, while also advising municipalities on organic public catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advisory Services

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Soil Health & Regenerative Agronomy Consulting (AFACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic agriculture advisory
• Agricultural training services
• Farmer network association
• Organic farming support
• Collective catering program

Headquarters

HQ city

Coursac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees charged to farmers and stakeholders who join the association. Members receive access to advisory services, training, collective events, and the network.
2. Government and EU funding (FEADER): The association receives financial support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (FEADER) and other public sources to fund its development programs and operations.
3. Training and certification services: Revenue generated from training programs certified Qualiopi and Qualicert, delivered to farmers and agricultural professionals across Dordogne.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AgroBio Périgord is a non-profit membership association that provides advisory services, Qualiopi/Qualicert-certified training, and collective network animation to organic farmers across Dordogne. Its core programs cover sector-specific agronomic advisory (market gardening, livestock, viticulture, arable crops, PPAM), support for new farmer installation, farmer seed cultivation, and assistance to municipalities in sourcing organic produce for public canteens.

Product overview

AgroBio Périgord is a non-profit agricultural association operating as a GIE (Groupement d'Intérêt Économique) that provides advisory, training, and network services to support organic farming in Dordogne. The organization offers sector-specific advisory services covering market gardening (maraîchage), livestock farming (élevage), viticulture, arable farming (grandes cultures), and aromatic/medicinal plants (PPAM). Core programs include agronomy and systemic farm approaches, collective network animation, farmer installation support, farmer seed cultivation through the Maison des Semences Paysannes, and organic collective catering initiatives. The organization publishes the 'Guide du Manger Bio et Local' directory and delivers training programs certified Qualiopi and Qualicert. The association also advocates for organic farming policies and provides territorial development support through its 'Devenir territoire bio' program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le maraîchage (Organic Market Gardening Advisory) Advisory and training services for organic market gardening operations, supporting farmers in vegetable production techniques and sustainable practices. Targeted at organic and transitioning market gardeners in Dordogne.
• L'élevage (Organic Livestock Advisory)
• La viticulture (Organic Viticulture Advisory)
• Les grandes cultures (Organic Arable Farming Advisory)
• Les PPAM (Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Advisory)
• Agronomie – Approche systémique des fermes – Enjeux eau
• Soutenir l'installation (New Farmer Installation Support)
• Cultiver les semences paysannes (Maison des Semences Paysannes de Dordogne)
• Restauration collective bio et locale (Organic and Local Collective Catering Program)
• Devenir territoire bio (Becoming an Organic Territory Program)
• Nos formations (Qualiopi and Qualicert Certified Training Programs)
• Guide du Manger Bio et Local en Dordogne-Périgord

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 farm out of 4 in Dordogne operates in organic agriculture, ranking the department first in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Equi'PérigordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2026Equi'Périgord co-organized the 'Bouge ta Ferme' rally event with AgroBio Périgord, contributing equestrian expertise and participation to the gourmet rally in Meyrals.
• Rando MeyralsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2026Rando Meyrals partnered with AgroBio Périgord to co-organize the 'Bouge ta Ferme' hiking event, contributing local hiking route expertise and community mobilization.
• BiocoopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Biocoop, the organic supermarket chain, is listed as a partner contributing to the Bouge ta Ferme event organized by AgroBio Périgord.
• L'Agence BiominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026L'Agence Bio (French Agency for Organic Agriculture) is a partner in the Bouge ta Ferme event, supporting promotion and visibility for organic agriculture at the regional level.
• Bienvenue à la FermeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Bienvenue à la Ferme (a French farm visit network) is a partner in the Bouge ta Ferme event, supporting on-farm tourism and direct producer-consumer connections.
• LoumaëminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Loumaë is listed as a partner contributing to the Bouge ta Ferme event, providing local support and visibility.
• PéchalouminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Péchalou is listed as a local partner contributing to the Bouge ta Ferme event.
• Commune de Saint-CyprienminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026The commune of Saint-Cyprien is a partner in the Bouge ta Ferme event, hosting part of the rally route and contributing local organizational support.
• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroBio Périgord is part of the national FNAB network, the Federation of Organic Agriculture. FNAB coordinates national policy advocacy, shares best practices across regional associations, and represents 60,000 organic producers nationally. AgroBio Périgord participates in FNAB campaigns, policy positions, and collective actions.
• Plateforme Manger Bio PérigordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced as a key partner for supplying organic products to municipalities. AgroBio Périgord collaborates with this local organic food platform to supply public canteens with organic produce that is not available from municipal farms or neighboring farms.
• CAAP24 (Comité d'Action et d'Animation du Pays)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAP24 organized a meeting on municipal farms and agricultural services for elected officials and agents of the Grand Périgueux territory, in collaboration with AgroBio Périgord.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Plateforme Manger Bio Périgord: Local organic food platform supplying collective catering in Dordogne. Directly comparable mission in advising municipalities on organic procurement, with operational overlap as a partner of AgroBio Périgord for organic supply to cantines.
• Biocoop: Leading French organic retail cooperative with overlapping mission of advancing organic agriculture. Strategic partner of AgroBio Périgord on events, with comparable cooperative governance and mutual benefit structure.

Regional players

• Terre & Forêts: Another cooperative-style organization in the French agricultural advisory space focused on sustainability and certification support. Comparable as a peer advisory/training entity for farmers, with regional scope.
• Agribio 04 (Bio de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Regional organic farmers association in PACA operating with a very similar model of sector-specific advisory, training, and territorial animation. Closely comparable as a fellow departmental/regional GIE within the FNAB network.
• Bio Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional federation of organic agriculture associations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the same region where AgroBio Périgord operates. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and GIE-style governance, providing agronomic advisory, training, and territorial development support to organic farmers.
• GAB 29 (Groupement des Agriculteurs Biologiques du Finistère): Departmental organic farmers association in Finistère providing advisory, training, and collective animation for organic farmers. Functionally identical business model to AgroBio Périgord, just in a different French department.

Broad incumbents

• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique): National umbrella federation of organic farmers of which AgroBio Périgord is a regional member. Directly comparable as the coordinating layer for organic agriculture advocacy, training, and policy lobbying in France, with 60,000 affiliated producers.
• Chambres d'Agriculture: Public agricultural chambers providing agronomic advisory and training to farmers across France. AgroBio Périgord competes and complements chambers on organic-specific advisory, with chambers offering broader technical services to all farmers.
• CIVAM (Centres d'Initiatives pour Valoriser l'Agriculture et le Milieu rural): National network of associations supporting sustainable and agroecological farming in rural France. Comparable in mission around advisory, training, and territorial animation of farmers, though broader than organic-only.

Others

• L'Agence Bio (Agence Française pour le Développement et la Promotion de l'Agriculture Biologique): National public agency dedicated to organic agriculture in France, partnering with AgroBio Périgord on events. Comparable as the public-interest counterpart setting policy direction and consumer awareness for organic, with overlap on promotion and training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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