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Bienvenue
à la ferme |
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Network |
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Organisation of the Bienvenue à la Ferme network |
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The
"Bienvenue à la Ferme" network is made up
of:
a department of the
Assemblée Permanente des Chambres d'Agriculture
(APCA), whose role is to:
- build up the Bienvenue à la Ferme
brandname, which is registered with the Institut National
de La Propriété Industrielle (National Institute
of Industrial Property) as property of the APCA,
- organise and operate the Bienvenue à
la Ferme network,
- develop relations with other rural tourism
associations;
Bienvenue à la Ferme’s regional
and departmental relay sites. In each of France’s
departments and in twenty or so of its regions, the relay sites
consult with farmers on their activities, guarantee the quality
of products and activities, advise farmers on the options and
activities they can propose on their farms, and work to promote
the network;
and more than 5,600 farmers. |
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Bienvenue
à la Ferme's missions |
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Bienvenue
à la Ferme has a variety of missions:
developing agricultural tourism and consultancy services
for farmers. This mainly involves:
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bringing economic referrals to enable farmers to make the best
choices when opening their farms to visitors.
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providing assistance to farmers beginning a new project, including
legal, business and tax advice.
developing
a policy of quality, with:
- a
charter of ethics, which clearly describes the commitments
inherent to the Bienvenue à la Ferme network, with respect
to both farmers and consumers.
- ten
lists of specifications set out to define the activities
and best means of meeting client expectations,
- references
for national accreditation and verification as well
as regional regulations, to create consistency in the network
while respecting local identity,
- farm
inspections, in cooperation with regional and departmental
inspection commissions made up of representatives of the network
and of various partner organisations,
- training
sessions for farmers providing tourist activities.
promoting
the network, with:
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the "Printemps Bienvenue à la Ferme"
event held each spring, which gives visitors the chance to learn
about the different kinds of activities proposed by the farmers,
- the
"Bienvenue à la Ferme" national guides:
The Guide des Fermes Auberges 2005-2006 (2005-2006 Farmhouse
Inn guide) lists the 500 farmhouse inns in the Bienvenue à
la Ferme network. There is also a guide for the network's bed
& breakfasts and hostels, the Guide Séjour à la
Ferme 2006 (2006 Farm Holiday guide), edited in partnership
with Gîtes de France.
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the "Bienvenue à la Ferme" regional and departmental
guides,
participation
in certain regional fairs as well as some major
national and international events (Paris: the "Paris
Fermier" trade show and International Agricultural Show, to name
a couple),
- websites.
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At
their direct "farm products" sales points,
our farmers sell products made right on their own farms. You
have the benefit of knowing the precise origin of the products
you buy and a direct contact with the producer. A panoply of
delights awaits you: vegetables, pâtés, meats,
cheeses, bread…
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Whether
you plan to stay one night or several, you'll be welcomed with
open arms at our farmers's B&Bs. These farms have been
specially adapted to welcome guests. The areas are quiet and
relaxing, the B&Bs have a maximum of 6 rooms, making your stay
a cosy and enjoyable experience enriched by the discovery of
the surrounding region. All of our B&Bs are accredited by both
Bienvenue à la Ferme and Gîtes de France.
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