The Montagne de Reims is strongly marked by agricultural activities. Located in the heart of the AOC Champagne, it stands out for the preponderant place of viticulture in its agriculture (20%). Field crops cover 30% of the Park's territory. Result ? The territory's capacity for food self-sufficiency remains limited. To overcome this phenomenon, the Park acts at various levels, with a single motto: “All stakeholders, all concerned for responsible and sustainable food”. Follow us on this page to find out more!
The Territorial Food Project of the Marne Triangle: késaco?
More than ever, sustainable agriculture and food are at the heart of concerns consumers and producers: promoting short circuits, encouraging environmentally friendly agriculture, facilitating access to healthy food for all, reducing food waste, structuring agricultural sectors geared towards the local market, etc.
The definition of a Territorial Food Project (PAT)
Thus, since 2014, the Future law for agriculture encourages throughout France Territorial Food Projects (PAT). Designed collectively by stakeholders in a region (municipalities, elected officials, agricultural and agri-food companies, citizens, etc.), these projects have a clear objective: relocate agriculture and food to the territories.
This involves, for example, supporting farmers for their installation, the implementation of short circuits or the development of local, quality products in canteens.
The Marne Triangle PAT: an inter-community project
The Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park has partnered with the Greater Reims, the Reims, Châlons-en-Champagne region and Epernay Country, Land of Champagne to lead the PAT of the Marne Triangle: an inter-community approach which places food at the heart of regional development.
The PAT of the Marne Triangle benefits from official recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and thus obtained the PAT level 2 label October 29, 2024 for a period of 5 years.
Behind the scenes of the PAT Marnais strategy
This project is based on a diagnostic built through extensive consultation, involving more than 1 people.
A diagnosis of our local food system was conducted to better understand our agriculture and food, from field to plate. In total, 1400 people contributed to this assessment (communities, associations, producers, processors, distributors, and local residents).
This preparatory work made it possible to define a shared strategy by 2039, composed of 4 strategic axes:
- Maintain and diversify the agricultural fabric while preserving resources
- Structuring sustainable agricultural sectors geared towards the local market
- Facilitate access to quality sustainable food for all
- Promoting local agricultural and food initiatives
The identification of needs, strengths and gaps on agricultural and food issues made it possible to build a roadmap to make the Marnais Triangle a territory engaged in the agricultural and food transition. This document provides a succinct portrait of the territory and presents the 4 strategic axes and 15 objectives of the Territorial Food Project.
This strategy was rolled out in 2023 in a roadmap of 14 actions for the period 2024 to 2027.
La project governance is concerted between the communities and the various stakeholders in the territory, under the coordination of the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park, which ensures the animation and monitoring of the roadmap.
On the menu of the local food system: mobilized stakeholders!
It's impossible to talk to you about local agriculture and food without highlighting the many players who act on a daily basis! With dynamism, they are the ones who are leading the agricultural and food transition in the Marnais Triangle.
Labeled as a Point Accueil Installation (Installation Reception Point), ADASEA Marne welcomes, informs, supports, and guides all agricultural project leaders, whether they have a well-defined project or are still in the planning phase. Through the Point Info Transmission (Transmission Information Point), ADASEA also supports future transferors in the transfer of their farms.
La Cantine 111 is a friendly venue hosting social, cultural, community, and environmental activities, all within the framework of a community restaurant. The association regularly organizes cooking workshops, film debates on the themes of agriculture and food, and hosts suspended coffees.
The Agricultural Education Establishment of Châlons-en-Champagne is launching a three-year project to strengthen its local partnerships and boost its activities around the theme of food. The establishment has an agri-food hall equipped for the processing of plant and dairy products, as well as a meat processing workshop located on the site of the Thorn.
The ESAT Les Ateliers de la forêt, located in Tinqueux, welcomes workers with disabilities to a semi-industrial production line to process local vegetables (mainly potatoes, carrots, onions, and leeks) for the catering sector. The vegetable factory has been in operation for two years and delivers its produce within a 25-30 km radius.
Gescod is the regional network of stakeholders in the Grand Est region who wish to participate in a concerted policy of international cooperation and solidarity. It organizes screenings and debates as part of the ALIMENTERRE festival, as well as opportunities for discussion on global food and agriculture issues.
The Maison de l'Alimentation et de la Nutrition en Grand Est is an association that brings together dietitians and taste educators. It offers training for professionals so they can integrate taste education into their practices and/or implement a food education program.
The Manger Bio Champagne Ardenne association promotes the supply of local organic products for catering in Champagne-Ardenne. Comprised of 27 producers, it offers a wide range of organic products (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, groceries, and beverages). The association handles orders, deliveries, invoicing, and tender responses, and offers dietary advice and activities to promote responsible eating.
Reims Tourism and Conventions is organizing the "Reims à Table" event, a true gourmet Olympiad bringing together more than 150 restaurateurs to showcase the local gastronomic heritage. This initiative includes opportunities to raise awareness about sustainable food while also highlighting the region's local producers and products.
The City of Suippes is launching a feasibility study to examine the possibility of developing a municipal market gardening project, designed to supply catering establishments with high-quality local fruits and vegetables. This project explores alternatives for relocating food supply chains within the region.
A partnership agreement is being offered to institutional stakeholders, businesses and associations in the region. Would you like more information or to join?
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And Marne initiatives to consume without moderation...
If this page has whet your appetite and you would like have access to other responsible and sustainable food initiatives (IARD), this observatory is made for you! This non-exhaustive inventory lists the actions of all the links in the agri-food chain (production, distribution, food development, support, etc.), carried out by all types of actors.
With the help of the federation of Regional Natural Parks of France, we have in fact experimented with the methodology of the association “Research and Evaluation of Innovative and Social SOLutions” (RESOLVED) to identify, capitalize on and promote field knowledge.
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