CFPPA De La Meuse

What CFPPA De La Meuse does

CFPPA De La Meuse operates as the adult continuing education division of EPL Agro de la Meuse, a French public agricultural education establishment (Établissement Public Local) operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture. EPL Agro comprises three constituent centers — LEGTPA (secondary education from 4ème through BTS), CFA (apprenticeship), and CFPPA (adult professional training) — distributed across three teaching sites in Bar-le-Duc, Verdun, and Belleray, serving over 800 learners and supported by 180 staff/agents. The institution delivers more than 70 training programs across six vocational sectors: agriculture, food processing, equine, canine/feline, forestry, and methanisation, with approximately 55,000 trainee-hours delivered annually and a 98% exam success rate.

The pedagogical infrastructure is built around specialized physical assets that double as commercial operations: a 1,093 m² CE-approved and BIO-certified Hall Alimentaire that produces meat, charcuterie, dairy and juices under the Source de Popey brand and generates ~€320,000 HT in annual sales; a 31-horse equestrian center at Belleray with pony club and adapted riding programs for medical patients; and working farms totaling 195 hectares, including a 75-head dairy herd producing Brie de Meaux AOC cheese at Bar-le-Duc and 50 hectares of organic cereals at Belleray. Distance learning is delivered via Moodle-based platforms, including a dedicated methanisation e-learning module, and the institution participates in the international MadaGaz methanisation training project in Madagascar alongside ENSAIA and CIRAD.

Revenue is predominantly public-sector in nature, with core funding from Région Grand Est under the French agricultural education framework, supplemented by OPCO-financed enterprise training, fees for custom food-processing services rendered to ~60 short-circuit clients, and the disclosed €320,000 HT in Hall Alimentaire commercial sales. The go-to-market combines direct outreach (phone, email, contact forms), Facebook-driven enrollment campaigns, regional open-day events (Journées Portes Ouvertes), and the national Parcoursup platform for BTS-level programs, with no private equity, venture capital, or ownership changes documented.

Name

CFPPA De La Meuse

Legal name

EPL Agro de la Meuse

Website

https://eplagro55.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CFPPA De La Meuse is the adult vocational training division of EPL Agro de la Meuse, a French public agricultural education establishment delivering 70+ programs across agriculture, food processing, equine, canine, forestry, and methanisation sectors to 800+ learners across three sites in the Grand Est region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABALAA

Agriculture & Food Production

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

SECONDARYEDAOAKAA

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAOAOAF

Crop, Soil & Agronomy Technician Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

Keywords

• Agricultural vocational training
• Adult continuing education
• Food processing training
• Equine professional training
• Methanisation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bar-le-Duc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Région Grand Est): Core funding comes from the Grand Est Region for adult professional training programs, covering most operational costs for CFPPA courses.
2. Food Processing Sales: Hall Alimentaire generates approximately €320,000 HT annually through sale of meat, charcuterie, dairy, and other processed products under 'Source de Popey' brand, sold via the lycée boutique, school cafeteria, and ~60 short-circuit service clients.
3. Training Service Fees: Fees charged for enterprise-specific training programs (catalogue formations), VAE accompaniment services, and custom training packages for businesses.
4. Service/Prestation Fees: Custom food processing services for external producers, artisans, and agri-food SMEs using the Hall Alimentaire facilities. Total service fees included in the ~€320,000 HT revenue figure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CFPPA De La Meuse is the adult professional training center of EPL Agro de la Meuse, a public agricultural education establishment under the French Ministry of Agriculture. It provides continuing education and professional training across six sectors — agriculture, food processing, equine, canine/feline, forestry, and methanisation — to approximately 500 adult trainees per year (~55,000 trainee-hours), with a 98% success rate. The institution also operates a CE-approved and BIO-certified food processing hall (Hall Alimentaire) generating approximately €320,000 HT annually, a 31-horse equestrian center, and a working farm producing AOC cheese, all serving as hands-on pedagogical tools.

Product overview

CFPPA De La Meuse (EPL Agro de la Meuse) is a French agricultural education establishment composed of three training centers: LEGTPA (secondary school and BTS), CFA (apprenticeship), and CFPPA (adult professional training). The institution offers over 70 training programs across 6 main sectors: agriculture, food processing, equine/horses, canine/feline, forestry, and methanization. Training is delivered through three pathways: school-based (Lycée), apprenticeship (CFA), and continuing education for adults (CFPPA). Pedagogical support facilities include the Hall Alimentaire (food processing workshop), the Equestrian Center in Belleray, and an agricultural exploitation. The institution serves approximately 800 learners across three sites (Bar-le-Duc, Verdun, and Belleray) with a 98% pass rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Source de Popey: Brand name under which Hall Alimentaire products are sold at the school boutique, including meat, charcuterie, and dairy products from the Meuse region.

Products and services

• Formation continue / CFPPA — Adult Professional Training Adult continuing education center providing professional training for job seekers, career changers, and employees seeking upskilling in agriculture, food processing, equine, canine/feline, forestry, and methanisation. Trains approximately 500 adults per year with approximately 55,000 trainee-hours annually.
• Apprentissage / CFA — Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship training programs for young learners aged 16-29 (no age limit for disabled workers), pairing employers with apprentices through CFA Bar-le-Duc and CFA Verdun. Programs cover agriculture, food, horse, canine/feline, forestry, and methanisation sectors.
• Formation initiale scolaire / LEGTPA — Secondary and BTS Education General, technological, and professional secondary education (4ème-3ème through BTS) for students typically aged 15-20, covering BTSA-level programs (ACS'Agri, BioQuAlim) and general agricultural curricula.
• Formation Alimentaire — Food Processing Training Programs Food industry training programs covering industrial food production, quality control, collective catering, and food product transformation through BTSA BioQuAlim and other certifications (CS RC, CAPa OIA, PM2A, BP Industries Alimentaires). For learners and food sector professionals.
• Formation Méthanisation — Methanisation Training Programs Specialized training programs for biogas and methanisation operations, including CS RUMA (Responsible for Agricultural Methanisation Unit) and DU MOUM (University Diploma for Methanisation Implementation). Includes a dedicated e-learning platform and short UCARE modules. The institution participates in the MadaGaz international project in Madagascar.
• Formation Cheval — Equine Training Programs Equine and horse management training programs including BP JEPS (equestrian activities instructor), CAPa Palefrenier Soigneur, and BP REA with horse specialization (parcours cheval). Supported by the on-site Pôle Équestre at Belleray and Verdun.
• Formation Forêt — Forestry Training Programs Forestry training programs covering forest operations, chainsaw use, and woodland management, including CAPa Travaux Forestiers, Bac Pro Forêt, and short courses on chainsaw safety and forest plant recognition.
• Formation Canin/Félin — Canine and Feline Training Programs Canine and feline training programs including BP EC (dog trainer), ACACED (Certificat de Connaissances pour les Animaux de Compagnie d'Espèces Domestiques), BPA, and Bac Pro CAEHSCF. Covers dog training, canine education, breeding, and animal-assisted interventions.
• FOAD — Formations à Distance (Distance Learning) Distance learning and e-learning programs using Moodle platforms, including a general platform for various training domains and a specialized platform dedicated to methanisation training. Delivered as Formation Ouverte et/ou À Distance (FOAD) with tutoring.
• Hall Alimentaire — Food Processing Services and Pedagogical Facility A 1,093 m² CE-approved and BIO-certified food processing facility used for pedagogical training and commercial services. Produces meat products, sausages, dairy products, and juices under the Source de Popey brand. Generates approximately €320,000 HT annually through sales via the lycée boutique, school cafeteria, and ~60 short-circuit service clients. Also offers custom food processing services for external producers, artisans, and agri-food SMEs.
• Pôle Équestre de Belleray — Equestrian Center and Adapted Riding Programs Equestrian facility housing 31 horses, pony club, dressage arena, paddocks, and adapted riding programs for hospital patients and medical institutions. Built in 2011. Serves as a hands-on pedagogical tool for equine training programs.
• Source de Popey — Branded Food Products Registered brand (Source de Popey) under which food products produced by the Hall Alimentaire are sold, including pork/charcuterie, dairy (HVE3 milk), and goods from other agricultural schools. Sold via the Lyc
• VAE — Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (Experience-Based Certification) Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) accompaniment services for adults with at least one year of professional or volunteer experience seeking formal certification. Services cover skills assessment and certification for prior experience across CFPPA training domains.
• Formation Agricole — Agricultural Training Programs Agricultural training programs covering agricultural production, farm management, livestock, crop farming, dairy, and agricultural enterprise management, from CAPa to BTSA level, including BP REA and programs for farm installation with DJA capacity.
• Enterprise Training Catalog (à la carte) Custom enterprise training packages (à la carte) detailed in the 2025 training catalogue PDF, offered to businesses and employers. Covers agricultural, food processing, equine, canine/feline, forestry, and methanisation topics. Pricing varies by program and is typically funded by OPCO or the employer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% training success rate across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered important, core and minor.

• Association SAME 52 (Solidarité Agricole Madagascar Energie)importantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021International solidarity association created in 2022 grouping agricultural methanisation operators, a biologist, GRDF, and others. Supports the MadaGaz project for methanisation development in Madagascar.
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary public funder of adult professional training programs at CFPPA. Provides financing for eligible adult learners and supports institutional development projects.
• Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Agro-alimentaire et de la Souveraineté AlimentairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees and regulates the national agricultural education network (Enseignement Agricole) of which EPL Agro de la Meuse is a part.
• DRAAF Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture overseeing agricultural education in the Grand Est region.
• EducagricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of agricultural education institutions. EPL Agro is part of this network and uses its platforms, resources, and institutional framework.
• Chambres d'agricultureimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chambers serve as key partners in training alignment with industry needs and provide referral of farmers and agricultural workers to training programs.
• ANEFAimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for employment and training in agriculture. Supports recruitment into agricultural professions and promotes agricultural training programs.
• Sphèr'alimimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food industry cluster in the Grand Est region. CFPPA participates in this network for food sector training collaboration and industry partnerships.
• F2A (Réseau National Agroalimentaire)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food industry network. CFPPA participates in this network for food sector training collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• IFCE (Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational institute for horse and equitation. Provides expertise and standards for equestrian training programs at the EPL Agro equestrian center.
• Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench equestrian federation. Supports and certifies equestrian training programs and galop (riding) qualifications.
• Le Département MeuseimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council of Meuse. Provides institutional support and potentially co-funds training initiatives for local residents.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational forests office. May provide practical training sites and industry alignment for forestry sector programs.
• Erasmus+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEU mobility program used to facilitate international exchanges for trainees, apprentices, and staff at EPL Agro de la Meuse.
• Pays BarroisimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal development agency for the Barrois area. Co-financed the Hall Alimentaire equipment upgrade project via LEADER funds.
• ENSAIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school (École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Industries Agricoles) collaborating on the MadaGaz methanisation project in Madagascar.
• CIRADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research institute for development. Contributed technical knowledge on permanent cover cropping systems for the MadaGaz project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VetAgro Sup: Public higher education institution in Lyon offering engineering degrees and research in agriculture, food science, and veterinary medicine. Comparable in the agriculture and food training domain, but operates at university/degree level rather than the vocational/technical and continuing education focus of EPL Agro.
• ENSAIA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie et des Industries Alimentaires): Public engineering school in Nancy specializing in agronomy and food industries. Comparable in agricultural and food industry education; EPL Agro is an existing partner on the MadaGaz methanisation project, indicating direct overlap in training content and a related public-sector mission.
• ISARA Lyon: Private agricultural engineering school in Lyon offering programs in agriculture, food science, and environmental management. Comparable as an agricultural and food education provider, but operating under a private funding model and degree-level orientation versus EPL Agro's public vocational model.
• AgroSup Dijon: Public agricultural engineering school delivering higher education and research in agronomy, food, and environment. Comparable as a public agricultural education establishment under the Ministry of Agriculture, though positioned at engineering/degree level rather than vocational and apprenticeship training.
• AFPA (Agence Nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's primary national adult vocational training organization with extensive regional center coverage. Comparable as a large-scale public adult training provider competing for the same OPCO-funded enterprise training budgets, though AFPA spans all sectors while EPL Agro specializes in agricultural and food verticals.
• IFCE (Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation): National public institute for horses and equitation offering its own training programs and setting national qualification standards. Comparable as the dominant equestrian training authority in France and an existing strategic partner for EPL Agro's Pôle Équestre (BP JEPS, CAPa MF, FFE certifications).
• UniLaSalle: Private higher education institution with multiple campuses offering programs in agriculture, food, geology, and environment. Comparable as an agricultural and food education provider with a broad multi-sector portfolio; competes for talent and visibility in the same French agricultural training market as EPL Agro.

Direct peers

• Greta: National French network of adult continuing education centers (Groupements d'Établements) offering vocational training across many sectors including agriculture. Directly comparable to EPL Agro's CFPPA adult training component, operating under similar public education funding mechanisms and serving similar job-seeker and career-changer segments.
• MFR (Maisons Familiales Rurales): National network of rural vocational training centers in France delivering agricultural, food, and rural skills programs. Directly comparable to EPL Agro as an alternative agricultural education pathway, though MFR uses a family-based residential training model rather than EPL's mixed school/apprenticeship/adult approach.

Others

• Chambres d'agriculture France (APCA): National umbrella for France's agricultural chambers representing farmers and providing advisory services. Comparable as an agricultural ecosystem partner that delivers farmer training, referrals, and industry alignment for EPL Agro's programs, though not a direct training competitor — primarily a strategic partner and referral channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/244818248907309
• Instagraminstagram.com/la_source_de_popey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfppa-de-la-meuse

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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