This project, co-constructed by the CDA and the Metropolis of Lyon, is part of a context of protection of the drinking water catchment areas of East Lyon. The CDA is in charge of the coordination of the project.
Objectives of the ARC project:
- Testing new crops and agro-ecological practices on farms in eastern Lyon
- Adding value to crops produced in an agro-ecological way
- Developing remunerative outlets for new crops
Since 2017: 40 farmers sensitised / 10 farmers involved
Actions carried out by the CDA and partners:
- Study of the market for collective catering in the Lyon conurbation
- Co-construction and monitoring of experiments with farmers
- Co-construction of agro-ecological specifications with stakeholders in the field
- Development of other outlets
