CIVAM Bio

What CIVAM Bio does

CIVAM Bio 53 (legally Civam Agrobiologie Mayenne) is a French non-profit agricultural association registered under the loi 1901, headquartered at 2 place du 11 novembre, 53000 Laval, with an operational office in Changé, Mayenne. The organization supports and accompanies organic and converting-to-organic farmers in the Mayenne department through technical training, peer exchange groups, individual farm follow-up, and a consumer-facing interactive producer directory (Annuaire des Produits Bio Mayennais). It is affiliated with the national CIVAM network and the FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique) federation, and reaches roughly 577 organic farms representing about 9% of agricultural land in Mayenne.

Name

CIVAM Bio

Legal name

Civam Agrobiologie Mayenne

Website

https://civambio53.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CIVAM Bio 53 is a French non-profit association that supports organic farmers in the Mayenne department through peer exchange groups, technical training, individual farm advisory, public events, and an online producer directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Extension Services

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & Environmental Certifications (Carbon, Water, Regenerative) (AFALAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic Certification Services (AFALAMAA)

Keywords

• Organic farming support
• Agricultural training
• Farmer exchange groups
• Producer directory
• Agricultural extension

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Farmers and stakeholders pay membership fees to join the CIVAM Bio 53 association, supporting the organization's operations and programs.
2. Training and formation services: The organization delivers paid training programs to farmers on organic agriculture topics, generating revenue from formation fees.
3. Public funding and subsidies: CIVAM Bio 53 receives public funding from regional and national sources for agricultural development programs and organic farming support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIVAM Bio 53 is a non-profit agricultural development association that supports organic farmers in the Mayenne department of France through technical training programs, peer exchange groups, individual farm advisory, and public awareness events. Its core deliverable is paid training and on-farm technical support for organic and converting-to-organic farmers, complemented by a free online producer directory (Annuaire des Produits Bio Mayennais) that helps consumers locate organic producers in the region. Revenue is generated through farmer membership dues, training fees, and public grants from regional and national agencies.

Product overview

CIVAM Bio 53 operates as a network organization for organic agriculture in Mayenne, France, providing a portfolio of interconnected services including an interactive online producer directory (Annuaire des Produits Bio Mayennais), technical training programs and peer exchange groups, public awareness events (Planète en Fête, Vélo Fourchette, Printemps Bio), and individual farm advisory support. The Annuaire serves as the core digital product, functioning as a searchable map and catalog connecting consumers with organic producers, while the formation programs and technical support services form the complementary advisory ecosystem supporting farmer members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annuaire des Produits Bio Mayennais Interactive online directory and map of organic producers, artisans, and sales locations in Mayenne, allowing consumers to search by product type (dairy, meat, vegetables, cosmetics), sales channel (AMAP, farm sales, markets, stores), and geographic area. Functions as a free discovery layer connecting consumers with the association's organic farmer members.
• Formations et Groupes d'Échanges (Training and Exchange Groups) Paid technical training programs and peer exchange groups for organic farmers covering topics including market gardening, large-scale crops, animal production, biodiversity, soil management, irrigation, and farm business management. Designed for farmers in Mayenne seeking to adopt or improve organic practices.
• Suivi Technique Individuel (Individual Technical Follow-up) One-on-one technical support and farm advisory services for organic farmers, covering agronomic practices, animal health, and business management. Includes scheduled on-farm visits (e.g., three visits per year for market gardeners) plus telephone support and technical documents.
• Événements (Planète en Fête, Vélo Fourchette, Printemps Bio, La Fête du Lait Bio, M nos légumes) Annual public events promoting organic agriculture and local consumption, including the Planète en Fête festival (100+ exhibitors across environmental, sustainable development, renewable energy, habitat, health, mobility sectors), cycling food tours (Vélo Fourchette), Bio Spring celebrations (Printemps Bio), organic milk festivals (La Fête du Lait Bio), and vegetable promotions (M nos légumes). Used to engage farmers and consumers.
• Guide des Produits Bio (Organic Products Guide) Printed and digital guide listing organic products and producers in Mayenne, available as PDF and as an interactive web directory. Serves as a marketing tool for member producers and a discovery resource for consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 563 organic farms supported in Mayenne (2021)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNAB is the national federation of organic agriculture in France. CIVAM Bio 53 is part of this network and participates in FNAB's advocacy, research, and policy initiatives for organic farming development.
• CAB (Coopérative d'Agriculture Biologique) Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organic farming cooperative providing technical support, training, and expertise to organic farmers in the Pays de la Loire region. Collaborates with CIVAM Bio 53 on farmer training and technical programs.
• Interbio Pays de la LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional interprofessional organization for organic agriculture in Pays de la Loire, working on sector coordination and development.
• CIVAM NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization representing agricultural development centers in France. CIVAM Bio 53 operates under the CIVAM umbrella network.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench agency for ecological transition providing funding and expertise for environmental projects including sustainable agriculture initiatives.
• GAB 72 (Groupement d'Agriculteurs Biologiques de la Sarthe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organic farmer association in Sarthe collaborating on training programs and farmer exchange activities.
• CAB - Programme SAPICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional experimentation program on agro-ecological solutions for pest management in organic market gardening, with field trials on potato crops.
• CAB - Programme SOL'EAUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional program on irrigation optimization and soil water retention improvement in market gardening, including drip irrigation experiments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GAB 72 (Groupement d'Agriculteurs Biologiques de la Sarthe): Departmental organic farmer association in neighboring Sarthe. Directly comparable in mission (organic farmer support, training, technical exchange groups) and already named as a CIVAM Bio 53 partner for cross-departmental programs (e.g., Grandes Cultures bio 53-72).
• CAB Pays de la Loire (Coopérative d'Agriculture Biologique): Regional organic farming cooperative providing technical support and training to organic farmers across Pays de la Loire, including Mayenne. CIVAM Bio 53 lists CAB as a Core strategic partner, indicating overlapping service offerings.

Others

• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique): French agency for ecological transition providing funding and expertise for sustainable agriculture initiatives. Listed as a Minor partner of CIVAM Bio 53; serves as a public funding source rather than a competing service provider.

Regional players

• FRAB Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Federation of organic farmer groups in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable organizational model (federation of departmental associations providing training and technical support), but serving a different French region.
• Agrobio 35: Departmental organic farmer association in Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Closely comparable in mission and operating model (training, exchange groups, producer directory) but operating in an adjacent region rather than directly within Mayenne.
• Bio en Grand Est: Regional federation of organic producers in Grand Est. Similar mission and service portfolio (training, technical support, producer directory, consumer outreach) but serving eastern France rather than Pays de la Loire.

Broad incumbents

• CIVAM National: Parent network of agricultural development centers (CIVAM) in France. CIVAM Bio 53 is explicitly listed as operating under this umbrella. National in scope, providing coordination and policy advocacy rather than direct farmer services.
• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique): National federation of organic agriculture in France. CIVAM Bio 53 is part of this network. FNAB operates at national scale on advocacy and policy, while CIVAM Bio 53 handles implementation regionally — complementary rather than directly competing.
• Interbio Pays de la Loire: Regional interprofessional organization for organic agriculture in Pays de la Loire, working on sector coordination and development. Listed as a CIVAM Bio 53 partner; comparable in regional scope and mission.
• Chambre d'agriculture Pays de la Loire: Regional chamber of agriculture providing general farmer advisory services including organic transition support. Operates much more broadly across all farmers (not just organic) but competes for advisory and training mandates in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCn3RvpPP97ao1t_Xl9EFWVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CivamBio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/civam-bio
• Instagraminstagram.com/civam_bio_mayenne

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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