The mission of ASSOCIATION PASTORALE DES BOUTIÈRES is to support and develop agricultural activity in all its dimensions—economic, social, environmental, and territorial—while promoting pastoralism as a sustainable and essential component of rural life.
Agriculture today faces complex and interconnected challenges. Economic pressures threaten farm viability, environmental changes disrupt production systems, and social transformations weaken rural communities. Our mission is to respond to these challenges through concrete action, cooperation, and long-term commitment to the territories in which we operate.
At the economic level, we work to strengthen the foundations of agricultural activity. Viable farming systems are essential to maintaining employment, local production, and territorial balance. By supporting agricultural and pastoral projects, we contribute to the resilience of rural economies and the sustainability of farming livelihoods.
From a social perspective, agriculture plays a key role in maintaining human presence in rural areas. Pastoral and farming activities structure daily life, preserve local identity, and foster intergenerational transmission of knowledge. Our mission includes reinforcing these social functions by supporting initiatives that keep rural territories active and inhabited.
Environmental responsibility is central to our mission. Pastoralism, when practiced responsibly, contributes to biodiversity preservation, soil health, landscape maintenance, and wildfire prevention. We promote agricultural practices that respect ecosystems and natural resources while remaining economically viable for farmers.
Territorially, agriculture shapes landscapes and land use. Our mission is to ensure that rural spaces remain productive, accessible, and well managed. Supporting agriculture is not only about production; it is about preserving open spaces, maintaining ecological balance, and protecting the character of rural territories.
Our mission is also based on cooperation. We act alongside farmers, landowners, local authorities, institutions, and partners to develop coherent and effective projects. We believe that sustainable agricultural development requires collective effort, dialogue, and shared responsibility.
Through our mission, we aim to ensure that agriculture and pastoralism remain living, evolving activities capable of meeting today’s challenges while preparing for the future.