GAB 44 - Les Agriculteurs Bio de Loire-Atlantique

What GAB 44 - Les Agriculteurs Bio de Loire-Atlantique does

GAB 44 (Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio de Loire-Atlantique) is a French non-profit agricultural association founded in 1990 and headquartered in Nozay, France, representing organic farmers across the Loire-Atlantique department. As part of the national FNAB federation (which represents roughly 10,000 organic farms through 90 local groupements in 13 regions), GAB 44 is the exclusive territorial interlocutor for organic agriculture policy and member services in a department that leads France with 29% of farms in organic production (1,404 organic farms) and 87,228 hectares of organic farmland.

The organization operates a membership-based service model serving organic farmers as the primary segment, alongside local collectivities, educational establishments, individual consumers, and project holders planning future organic installations. Service offerings include technical advisory, regulatory guidance, peer exchange groups (Bio Pratiquent, Caseine, maraîchage working groups), a training catalog (€80/year forfait formation), farm open days, and the Agribiolien B2B exchange platform plus the Bon Plan Bio consumer directory. GAB 44 also co-organizes the annual Printemps Bio campaign regionally with Interbio Pays de la Loire.

Revenue is generated primarily through public grants and institutional funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Région Pays de la Loire, Département 44, Agence Bio, ECOPHYTO, and OFB, supplemented by annual membership dues, training fees, and unit-priced event admissions. An 18-person team organized into three poles (support, agriculture, food and sectors) is managed by three co-directrices under a 13-member Board of Directors. The organization conducts significant policy advocacy, including FNAB-led complaints to the European Commission and EU Ombudsman on NTG deregulation and corrections to ANSES over cadmium regulation.

Name

GAB 44 - Les Agriculteurs Bio de Loire-Atlantique

Legal name

Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio de Loire-Atlantique

Website

https://gab44.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GAB 44 is a French non-profit association representing 1,404 organic farmers in Loire-Atlantique through the FNAB network, delivering training, peer exchange, regulatory advocacy, and territorial transition services, funded by public grants and membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Association Services (Organic Farming Support)

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL)

Keywords

• Organic agriculture support
• Farmer training services
• Agricultural advocacy association
• Farm transition programs
• Organic farming network

Headquarters

HQ city

Nozay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual adhesion/membership fees from organic farmers and supporters
2. Training Services: Formation programs offered to members; 'forfait formation' of 80€/year provides access to complete training catalog. Groups d'échange participants exempt from training fees.
3. Public Funding & Grants: Government grants and subsidies from Ministry of Agriculture, Région Pays de la Loire, Département 44, and other institutional partners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GAB 44 is a professional agricultural association that represents, trains, and accompanies organic farmers in the Loire-Atlantique department of France. Its core offering comprises an annual training catalog, individual farm installation and transition support, peer exchange groups, territorial development services for local collectivities, and digital platforms (Agribiolien and Bon Plan Bio) connecting organic producers with consumers and other farmers.

Product overview

GAB 44 is a professional agricultural association representing organic farmers in Loire-Atlantique, France, not a technology product company. The organization provides member services including training programs, advisory support, networking events, and resource sharing for organic agriculture practitioners. Key services include farmer support programs, formation (training) catalog, Printemps Bio events, the Bon Plan Bio directory for finding local organic products, and the Agribiolien platform for farmer-to-farmer exchanges of equipment and produce. The organization also supports agricultural transition, local food systems development, and territorial development initiatives.

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Products and services

• Annual Formation Catalogue (Forfait Formation) Annual subscription program priced at €80/year that grants farmers access to the complete training catalog across agricultural and food/alimentation topics for the calendar year; 75 training days delivered in 2024 with 91%+ satisfaction rate.
• Individual Farm Accompaniment Service One-on-one technical and economic accompaniment for member organic farms, covering installation support, transition to organic, performance improvement, and regulatory guidance.
• Peer Exchange Groups (Groupes d'Échanges) Themed peer exchange groups for organic farmers including Bio Pratiquent (farm visits), Caseine (dairy), Maraîchage (vegetable), and Apéro Bio gatherings; participants are exempt from training fees.
• Printemps Bio Campaign Annual national campaign coordinated regionally by GAB 44 through Interbio Pays de la Loire, showcasing organic farms via open days, tastings, and farm visits across the territory.
• Agribiolien Platform Secure online platform for organic farmers (using Agence Bio certification identifiers) to exchange equipment, cereals, forages, and livestock peer-to-peer.
• Bon Plan Bio Directory Searchable online directory of organic product vendors in Loire-Atlantique, filterable by product type, sales method, and geography.
• Territorial Development Consulting for Collectivities Advisory and program support service for local municipalities, intercommunalities, and departmental councils on developing organic production and food systems, including support for meeting Egalim 20% targets in collective catering.
• School Awareness Programs (Sensibilisation du Public Scolaire) Educational programs delivered to school children about organic farming practices, food origins, and the benefits of organic agriculture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ training satisfaction rate across 75 training days delivered in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• ECOPHYTOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021National program supporting reduced pesticide use, co-funding FNAB contamination prevention kits and GERICO working group on pollution risk management.
• Ministère de l'agriculture et de l'alimentationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry providing agricultural policy direction and funding support for organic agriculture development in France.
• Région Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing funding for organic agriculture programs, Printemps Bio campaign coordination, and territorial development initiatives.
• Département de Loire-AtlantiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing financial support and co-funding for organic agriculture initiatives and public awareness campaigns including bus shelter advertising.
• FNAB (Fédération d'Agriculture Biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing approximately 10,000 organic farms through 13 regional and 90 local groupements. GAB 44 is part of this network providing collective advocacy, training resources, and shared best practices.
• CAB Pays de la Loire (Coordination Agriculture Biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination body for organic agriculture in Pays de la Loire, co-organizing Bio Pratiquent farm visits and providing technical support to organic farms.
• Nantes MétropolemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan authority supporting organic food transition on the Nantes metropolitan area, partner in Ferme du Chef de l'Eau land preservation project.
• CIVAM BIO 53minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in Mayenne region, co-organizing Bio Pratiquent farm open days and farmer exchange programs.
• Erdre et GesvresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal territory partner for organic food and agriculture transition initiatives.
• Redon AgglomérationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal territory partner for agricultural transition and organic food development.
• Redon AgglomérationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal territory partner for agricultural transition and organic food development.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body co-funding FNAB's GERICO working group on chemical pollution risk prevention for organic farms.
• ECOCERTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic certification body participating in GERICO working group on contamination risk management.
• ITAB (Institut Technique de l'Agriculture Biologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical institute for organic agriculture participating in GERICO working group on contamination risk management.
• SYNABIOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic processors' union participating in GERICO working group on contamination risk management.
• Interbio Pays de la LoiremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional interprofessional body coordinating the Printemps Bio campaign across Pays de la Loire.
• Agence BiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for organic agriculture development providing certification identifiers that enable access to Agribiolien platform for organic farmers.
• Chambre d'agricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chamber partner in Ferme du Chef de l'Eau installation project at Couëron.
• CAP 44minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal agricultural organization partner in Couëron farm installation project.
• Terre de LiensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit farmland preservation organization partner in Couëron farm installation project.
• SAFERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand development agency partner in Couëron farm installation project.
• SCIC Nord NantesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative society partner in Couëron farm installation project.
• Grand Lieu CommunautéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community partnership for Printemps Bio events including orchard visits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biogab44
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@agribio44
• Facebookfacebook.com/LesAgriculteursBiodu44
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gab-44-les-agriculteurs-bio-de-loire-atlantique
• Instagraminstagram.com/bio_gab44

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