The principle of supplying products that have not travelled thousands of kilometres around one’s home is followed by those called “locavores”. Panorama on this trend from the 1960s until 2009 with a radical follower of this principle, Stéphane Linou.
In Audois country, Stéphane LINOU, a young activist of territorial development decided to promote local producers by eating local for six months. Initiative in tune with the air of time so as not to depend on international markets and their crises. Stéphane LINOU, president of the association "Local Eating", on the stakes of his bet, both economic and social. Images of Stéphane LINOU cooking, the local baker making his bread, and interview of Emile PAUTOU, market gardener in Montolieu on the advantages of the organic vegetable basket distribution system.
A new type of market is being set up in Marseille. This market is based on the principle of the short circuit, that is to say, the sale of fruit and vegetables directly from producers on retail stalls. More and more sellers are participating in this experience. Customers are numerous because prices are low. Comment on factual images.
Monsieur Dardelle, Parisian butcher is one of the "three musketeers" because he tests the short circuit with his colleagues. It defines the short circuit, from the producer to the butcher shop. Interview of customers about this experience and the price of meat.
Report to Trédaniel (Côtes d'Armor) at the local of the association "Voisins de paniers" which offers its consumer members to buy food directly from about thirty local producers. An eco-citizen approach, allowing to maintain jobs in rural areas while consuming seasonal products of quality, organic or from sustainable agriculture. Images of the distribution of fruits and vegetables, a market gardener harvesting salads, and interviews with members (Marie Sophie Barbaria, Damien Moreau, Xavier Mahé) and Bruno Lebreton, departmental animator group of local consumers.