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Local products from the region<\/h1>
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With its sunny climate, the Dr\u00f4me is a place that is conducive to growing crops. Fruits and vegetables, wines, aromatic plants, livestock, seeds,
\netc.: Agriculture in the Dr\u00f4me cultivates the taste of diversity and excellence.
\nThe Dr\u00f4me is the first supplier of organic products in France.
\n\u2022 Olives and olive oil
\n\u2022 Lavender
\n\u2022 Nougat
\n\u2022 Truffle
\n\u2022 Wine
\n\u2022 Fruit and vegetables
\nWe prefer a short delivery cycle, which means that you can buy directly
\non the farm, or in a store that sells products from different farmers of the
\nregion.\u00a0Take advantage of your\u00a0camping stay in the Drome<\/a>\u00a0to taste local products!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dr\u00f4me\u2019s organic specialties<\/h2>\n

The Dr\u00f4me Valley is a rural area covering 2,200 km\u00b2 in the Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region of southeastern France. Bordered by the Dr\u00f4me River, watershed and surrounding mountains, the valley is populated by 54,000 inhabitants living among 102 small towns and villages. A variety of natural growing conditions creates a truly diverse agricultural landscape, supporting grain, poultry, fruit and seed production in the lower valley, extensive cattle raising in the mountains, and wine. The hillsides of the area flourish with grain and fruit production.<\/p>\n

Emergence of organic farming<\/h2>\n

Organic farming in the valley emerged in the 1970s, driven by a group knowledge-sharing effort among peers. The approach was an alternative to traditional farming that promoted organic inputs, and was driven by the arrival of migrants from urban areas seeking to reconnect with the land and practice organic methods. In the early 1990s, a network of cooperatives in the upper valley (supplying grains, aromatics, medicinal plants and wine) established a program to develop organic channels and access higher value markets.<\/p>\n

A practice worth pursuing<\/h2>\n

Changing farming practices initially proved quite difficult. In the lower valley, numerous farmers continued to question the economic viability of organic farming. The limited availability of organic inputs, lack of distribution services and limited supply chain opportunities for organic products also proved to be major obstacles.<\/p>\n

Alternative practices and new supply chain infrastructure truly emerged thanks to the introduction of new ways of collaborating across area sectors. In the 2000s, local establishments began to appreciate the value of organic produce, and this inter-community cooperation promoted the transition to organic farming. This movement culminated in the implementation of an ambitious sustainable development project for the entire Dr\u00f4me Valley in 2009, called the \u201cBiovall\u00e9e Project\u201d.<\/p>\n

Although the initial objectives of the plan have not yet been attained, nearly 40% of the farmers in the Dr\u00f4me now use organic practices.<\/p>\n

An exhibition dedicated to organic innovation<\/h2>\n

Every two years, the Dr\u00f4me hosts the Tech & Bio Exhibition, an event organized by the Chambers of Agriculture and some sixty partners. Since 2007, this event features and promotes the most innovative techniques between professionals working towards sustainable and efficient agriculture. The Tech & Bio Exhibition has grown with each occurrence and has become more internationally influential, supporting significant growth in organic farming.<\/p>\n

A booming market<\/h2>\n

In terms of consumption, the French organic market continues to become more widespread. Nearly 5% of food consumed in French households comes from organic farming. In 2018, the market grew by 15% and reached 9.7 billion euros.<\/p>\n

The consumption of organic products is increasing across all product families. An impressive 69% of organic products consumed in French households are produced in France. In 2018, mass distribution increased in the sale of organic products, reaching 49% of the market share. Specialized organic stores now represent 34% of sales and 12% of direct sales.\u00a0The share of organic products among collective eateries increased by 27% since 2017, putting France\u2019s organic market at second place in the European Union, at 9.7 billion euros.<\/p>\n

The Dr\u00f4me Valley is a gastronomic delight, thanks to its excellent produce and vineyards. Visit the valley and meet the area\u2019s passionate and proud producers and growers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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