Encouraging new farming establishments to secure the agriculture of tomorrow
As a cooperative, our mission is to obtain the best value, in a sustainable fashion, from the milk produced by members of Even, Terrena, and Eureden. We are committed to supporting young farmers like Bastien who are setting up new establishments and continuing their family tradition, and helping them grow and contribute to innovation and sustainability in the dairy sector.
A farming establishment following the family tradition
Bastien, milk producer, Even member
« I set up on 1 April 2022, when my father retired. Before that, I had worked for four years as an accountant. The farm is home to 75 dairy cows, which are out on pasture for around 300 days a year and a 350-place contract piggery. Anthony, a full-time employee, helps me in my day-to-day work. I involve him in performance monitoring and consult him on investment projects such as the modernisation of our buildings. However, I remain the decision-maker. This autonomy and the desire to be an entrepreneur motivated me to become an entrepreneur, as did the more favourable dairy market situation. I’m also attached to the family farm as the son and grandson of farmers.»
A long-term relationship
« Our family has been members of Even since 1967! When I set up business, I had the choice of going elsewhere, but I didn’t feel the need. Our Cooperative is attached to the region. That makes me feel better. In addition, the Group is developing diversification activities, helping to strengthen the Cooperative’s economic health. I’m counting on the Board of Directors to ensure that our milk gets the best possible value in the years ahead. I would like to see composition criteria better remunerated, as well as the possibility of premiums on quality criteria. Improvements in animal welfare and decarbonisation are, in my opinion, not sufficiently recognised for their true value by supermarkets and consumers. To ensure the long-term future of Even’s farms and our great dairy region, we also need to pursue a policy of encouraging young people to set up, with volumes of opportunity and a dynamic cooperative life. In this respect, I particularly appreciated the welcome day and the immersive "Bien dans ma Coop” (good in my co-op) trip which opened up new horizons for me.»
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