Carrefour Foundation - 2017 Annual Report

Permaculture and new technologies What if leaving town for a rural environment was the first step towards employment and inclusion? This is what La Bonne Ferme has made possible, by offering homeless people somewhere to live in a renovated old farmhouse as well as the opportunity to work in a market garden. Opened in June 2017 in Crépy-en-Valois (Oise department), the garden produces fruit, vegetables, aromatic herbs and flowers in permaculture. While aimed at providing work opportunities for the unemployed, the project uses new technologies, including software applications that enable the market gardeners to plan ahead, manage purchases and monitor orders. Organic farming as a way back to work The Jardins de Cocagne offer work opportunities for those experiencing social and employment difficulties, while supporting the development of a long- term employment plan. The project focuses on organic farming and local production, using short marketing chains. Working in a garden is the first step towards reintegration and employment, enabling those who are trained to find their place in society again. The Carrefour Foundation supports this innovative programme through 25 solidarity food canneries, 2 urban farming projects and 3 micro-farms. FRANCE 5 hectares under permaculture Accompanying 8 workers in job creation schemes FRANCE 94 hectares of land dedicated to organic solidarity farms Support for a network of 107 job-creation gardens Producing sustainably 2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T — 05