Cross Visit Ruminant France
Ruminant cross visit
Grazing and self-sufficiency in organic livestock farming
Pays de la Loire, France
22 – 23 October 2026
OrganicAdviceNetwork project aims at building a strong network of advisors with organic competences across Europe. As part of this mission, the project organizes cross visits for agricultural advisors to meet, exchange and share their innovative organic farming practices.
What you can expect from this cross visit
- Explore the principles and benefits of dynamic rotational grazing and full grazing.
- Discover support methods and group facilitation tools used by French advisors to assist organic farmers.
- Learn about integrating cover crops into crop rotations and their utilization through grazing systems.
- Engage on a farm visit to understand how grazing can be adapted to the specific needs of small ruminants.
Registration
You will be asked to provide some personal information, a brief description of your interest in joining this visit and your capacity in covering your travel costs. Participation is not immediate, but confirmation message is required, as the number of advisors who may join the visit is limited.
First-round registration deadline: 20 August 2026; Confirmation date: 3 September 2026
The registration deadline might be extended in case of undersubscription.
