Services are set up in Lozère to identify farmers in difficulty

Une aide, une écoute face au désarroi de la profession. MIDI LIBRE – ARCHIVE

The prefects have been ordered to organize reception for farmers in difficulty as quickly as possible. From this week in Lozère, hotlines are opening.

Faced with agricultural disarray and in order to realize the President of the Republic's commitment to rapid and local treatment, the government asked the prefects, on February 27, ;organization of hotlines dedicated to farmers who are facing difficulties.

In Mende and Florac, time slots

The prefect is establishing, in conjunction with the Chamber of Agriculture, the organization of these offices from this week. They will aim to allow personalized support for each farmer who wishes it and an exchange on the difficulties encountered by their farm. The objective is to provide it, in conjunction with partners (chamber of agriculture, MSA, management center…), adapted support. These offices are provided by the Departmental Directorate of Territories (DDT), in association with the Departmental Directorate of Public Finances (DDFIP). The first hours will take place on Tuesdays March 5 and 12, at the DDT at 4 avenue de la Gare in Mende, building 1, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays March 6 and 13, at the Florac sub-prefecture, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Economic actors requested

Farmers, regardless of their location, can also make an appointment by contacting the DDT, on 06 81 15 60 86 or at: ddt-director@lozere.gouv.fr . Farmers in difficulty can also contact the actors mobilized within the framework of the Réagir ensemble system, an associative field which is part of the social and solidarity economy, the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA), the Chambre d’ agriculture and Cerfrance or contact the Réagir ensemble toll-free number, at 0 800 104 042, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.