Samuel FÉRET

Holder of a Master in sociology, innovation and risk, as well as a farmholding manager’s certificate. Samuel began his career in farming advisory systems, agricultural and rural development, supporting groups of farmers for just over a decade in improving the sustainability of their production systems, at both regional and national levels.  

He later coordinated the work of French civil society organizations on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy in the late 2000 decade, before becoming involved in a work program on family farming and innovation alongside an international solidarity organization. 

Samuel has European experience and expertise in evaluating the Common Agricultural Policy, as well as in setting up and managing research-innovation projects on food waste, agroecology and the future of rural areas.  

As a local councilor in a rural commune, he is also very familiar with the territorial dimensions of steering and financing agricultural, ecological and energy transitions.