What FRAB AURA - Le réseau de l'agriculture biologique en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes does

FRAB AURA (Fédération Régionale d'Agriculture Biologique Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) is a French non-profit federation that coordinates the regional organic agriculture network in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through 8 departmental member organizations called GABs (Groupements d'Agriculteurs et Agricultrices Bio). Headquartered in Aubière with a secondary office in Valence, the federation represents over 1,400 organic farmers across the region's departments and supports the broader development of organic farming practices, advocacy, and supply chains. It is a regional member of the national FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique) federation.

The organization delivers its mission through a suite of services rather than a single product. Core offerings include technical advisory and regulatory support for farmers converting to or maintaining organic certification, training programs (soil fertility, climate adaptation, hydraulic management, mechanical weeding, plant care, livestock welfare), and technical publications covering topics such as agrivoltaïsme, the organic dairy sector, and brewing economics. It operates an Annuaire des fournisseurs bio, a searchable supplier directory connecting collective catering professionals with local organic producers, and has been active in collective catering support for over 20 years. The federation hosts professional events including the Semeurs de Bio salon, regional sector-specific days, farm visits, and training sessions. The technology platform is a standard WordPress-based website (aurabio.org) used for content distribution, event listings, and member coordination; no proprietary software, API, or AI capabilities are developed or offered.

The business model is non-commercial and association-based, governed by French labor law (Book III of the Code du Travail). Revenue derives from membership fees paid by farmers to their local GABs, recurring regional public funding through the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Plan Bio program, project-based grants from agencies such as Agence Bio and FNAB, and event and training revenue. The network serves four primary personas: organic farmers and producers (the core membership base), collective catering professionals seeking local bio sourcing, local authorities and territories focused on agricultural land and water resource preservation, and citizens/consumers engaged through outreach and the bioetlocal.org platform.

Name

FRAB AURA - Le réseau de l'agriculture biologique en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Legal name

FRAB AURA, Fédération Régionale d'Agriculture Biologique Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Website

https://aurabio.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FRAB AURA is a French non-profit federation coordinating 8 departmental organic farmer groups (GABs) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, representing 1,400+ organic farmers through technical advisory, training, events, a supplier directory, and advocacy on regional Plan Bio funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural support services for organic farming

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Organic agriculture network
• Farmer membership services
• Agricultural training programs
• Collective catering support
• Organic supplier directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Aubière

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: Farmers and agricultural professionals pay membership fees to join their local GAB, which are part of the FRAB AURA network. Membership provides access to technical support, training, collective events, resources, and representation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FRAB AURA is a non-profit regional federation coordinating organic agriculture in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through 8 departmental GABs. It delivers membership-based technical support, training programs, and advocacy services to 1,400+ organic farmers, while also supporting collective catering professionals and local authorities. The federation publishes technical resources, maintains a searchable online supplier directory, and organizes professional events such as the Semeurs de Bio salon.

Product overview

FRAB AURA operates as a regional network coordination body for organic agriculture in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, rather than a unified software product. The organization provides a suite of services including a supplier directory for collective catering (Annuaire des fournisseurs bio), technical publications and resources, agricultural training programs, membership coordination through 8 local GABs, and professional events such as the Semeurs de Bio salon. The primary interface is a WordPress-based website that aggregates these offerings, with services accessible through department-specific GAB organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annuaire des fournisseurs bio (Directory of Bio Suppliers) Searchable online directory connecting collective catering professionals with organic and local producers in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; suppliers can register and caterers can locate local bio products.
• Technical Publications and Resources Technical publications covering agrivoltaism analysis, organic dairy sector studies, brewing sector costs, and best practices for organic producers, distributed to members and the public.
• Formation (Training) Program Agricultural training programs covering organic farming techniques including soil fertility, climate change adaptation, hydraulic management, mechanical weeding, plant care, and livestock welfare.
• Membership Services (Adhésion) Membership services provided through 8 local GABs across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, offering technical support, collective events, training, and advocacy representation for organic farmers.
• Professional Events and Salon (Semeurs de Bio) Professional agricultural events including the annual Semeurs de Bio salon covering market gardening, arboriculture, small fruits, and PPAM (Plants Aromatiques et Médicinales), plus sector-specific days such as the organic dairy sector day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd largest organic farming region in France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing organic farmers in France. FRAB AURA is a regional member of FNAB, contributing to national advocacy and benefiting from collective resources and coordination.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing financial support for organic agriculture development through the Plan Bio regional program. Co-organizes sector events and initiatives.
• ADABiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB covering Ain, Isère, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie departments. Part of the FRAB AURA network serving organic farmers in eastern Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• Agribio Rhône & LoirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB covering Rhône and Loire departments. Organizes events and training for farmers in the Lyon metropolitan area.
• Agri bio ArdèchecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB serving organic farmers in Ardèche department.
• AgribiodrômecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB serving organic farmers in Drôme department.
• Allier BiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB serving organic farmers in Allier department.
• Bio 63coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB serving organic farmers in Puy-de-Dôme department.
• Bio 15coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB serving organic farmers in Cantal department.
• Haute-Loire BiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal GAB serving organic farmers in Haute-Loire department.
• CNIEL (Centre National Interprofessionnel de l'Economie Laitière)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational dairy industry organization participating in regional organic dairy sector discussions and events.
• SodiaalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy cooperative participating in regional organic milk sector discussions.
• BiolaitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic milk collection cooperative participating in regional organic dairy sector discussions.
• BiocoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic retail network participating in regional organic dairy sector discussions.
• Terre de LiensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for agricultural land access and transmission, partner in Maraîchage et changements climatiques project.
• Bureau technique des maraîchersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical bureau for market gardeners, partner in climate adaptation project.
• Cluster BiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organic business cluster, co-organizer of Biolocal trade fair.
• LPO AURA (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird protection league participating in agricultural biodiversity initiatives.
• ADDEAR du RhôneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural development and installation organization in Rhône, partner in farm visit events.
• Chambres d'agriculture de Rhône & LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambers of agriculture in Rhône and Loire departments, partner in farm events and training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Biolait: French organic milk collection cooperative. Partner of FRAB AURA in regional organic dairy sector discussions; comparable as a producer-side cooperative in the broader organic value chain the network supports.

Emerging players

• Biocoop: France's largest organic retail cooperative network. Partner of FRAB AURA in regional organic dairy discussions; operates a distinct distribution-side model that intersects with the network's farmer representation and catering supplier directory.

Broad incumbents

• IFOAM Organics Europe: European umbrella organization for organic food and farming. Thematically comparable as a higher-tier advocacy and policy body shaping the EU-level organic agenda that national/regional federations like FRAB AURA depend on.
• Agence BIO: French national agency for the development and promotion of organic agriculture. Comparable as the sector-wide reference body producing the baromètre du moral and national organic statistics that FRAB AURA relies on.
• Chambres d'agriculture France: National network of agricultural chambers. Comparable as a broader agricultural support institution that competes for farmer mindshare and public funding, while partnering with FRAB AURA on farm events and training in some departments.

Others

• Terre de Liens: National organization facilitating agricultural land access and transmission. Active partner of FRAB AURA on the Maraîchage et changements climatiques project, addressing shared themes of land preservation, farm viability, and generational transition.

Direct peers

• FNAB - Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique: National umbrella federation for organic farmers in France. Direct peer/parent organization of FRAB AURA, providing national advocacy, coordination, and resources to all regional organic farmer federations.
• ITAB - Institut Technique de l'Agriculture Biologique: French national technical institute dedicated to organic farming R&D and knowledge dissemination. Comparable as a peer organization producing technical resources, training, and applied research for organic producers.
• Cluster Bio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Regional organic business cluster in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Direct peer and active co-organizer of the Biolocal trade fair with FRAB AURA, serving overlapping organic-sector constituencies from a business/commercial angle.
• Manger Bio et Local, c'est l'idéal: National consumer campaign promoting organic and local food. Direct peer in FRAB AURA's outreach stack (the network links to bioetlocal.org from its homepage), with overlapping citizen-engagement and event-driven GTM motions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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