The day, held in Piégut-Pluviers and Saint-Saud-Lacoussière, highlighted the department's commitment to local agriculture and food policy. Created in 2012, the Agrilocal platform allows producers to respond to tenders from collective catering services, particularly schools. Dordogne, the 22nd department to join in 2016, thus aligns with an ambitious food policy.
The morning session, held at the college in Piégut-Pluviers, focused on agriculture in Périgord and the Department's food policy. Particular emphasis was placed on the "100% organic, local, homemade, and seasonal" concept in educational institutions, as well as the transition of school markets to the Agrilocal platform, which already covers 18 out of the department's 35 colleges.
In the afternoon, a field visit was offered at the Belardia farm in Saint-Saud-Lacoussière, a user of the platform. This farm, specializing in hay milk production and the creation of a "Made in Périgord" cheese, exemplifies the platform's success for local producers.
Over the past 10 years, the Agrilocal platform in Dordogne has generated a financial volume of 3.55 million euros, with the purchase of 830 tons of agricultural produce. In 2025 alone, Agrilocal 24 achieved a turnover of 1.47 million euros, placing Dordogne in 3rd place nationally for exchanges via the platform.
