1. General philosophy
charter on AMAP is a document defining the values, principles and commitments which must subscribe associations wishing to be recognized as AMAP.La philosophy of AMAP is to contribute to the development of agriculture sustainability and the development of an economy of solidarity between cities and countryside. She wants to allow consumers to eat healthy at a fair price and accessible, and power define and control what they have on their plate so that these consumers become consum'actors. This charter is not intended as rules to AMAP. It is for each structure independently define its mode of operation in respect of this charter.
2. General definition of AMAP
An AMAP is an Association for the Maintenance of Peasant Agriculture aimed at preserving the existence and continuity of farms nearby in a logic of sustainable agriculture is to say peasant agriculture, socially equitable and environmentally sound, allowing consumers to buy at a fair price for quality food products of their choice, being informed of their origin, and how they were produced, and participate actively in the preservation and development of local agricultural activity in respect of a sustainable development.It meet a consumer group and a local farmer about a contract in which each consumer buys at the beginning of season one part of his filing delivered periodically at a constant cost. The producer is committed to providing quality products in compliance the charter of peasant agriculture (as defined in the following paragraph and in Appendix).
3. The general principles to follow
The AMAP must meet 18 fundamental principles:
1. The reference to the charter of peasant agriculture (see appendix) for each producer
2. A production of human dimension adapted to the types of crops and livestock
3. Friendly production of nature, environment and animals: development of biodiversity, soil fertility, production without fertilizers or pesticides, economic management of water ...
4. A good product quality: taste, health, environmental
5. Support for farming locale6. Solidarity and active links with all local actors involved in the maintenance of sustainable agriculture and trade solidarity
7. Respect for social norms with respect to operating employees, including temporary staff.
8. The quest for transparency in the acts of purchasing, production, processing and selling agricultural products.
9. Support for producers to autonomy, ie the ability to be master of his choix10. The proximity of the producer and consumers: it is essential to make the direct link between them and to promote the shortest circuit between producer and consumer.
11. AMAP by a producer and group of local consumers.
12. Formalizing and enforcing contracts each season between consumers and producers.
13. No intermediary between producer and consumer, not products purchased and resold by the producer without the consumers.
14. The definition of each season a fair price between producer and consumer.
15. Information on common consumer products
16 The solidarity of consumers with the producer in the vagaries of production
17. Active participation of consumers favored AMAP including accountability of the maximum membership
18. Sensitization of members of the CSA to the peculiarities of peasant agriculture
4. The creation of an AMAP
Creating a CSA must be conducted at the initiative of a group of motivated consumers wishing to support local farming. This group needs to find a local producer who is committed to the principles defined in paragraph 3.
To do this, consumers will favor contacts with producers locaux.Enfin, consumers and producers will jointly define the mode of operation according to the principles described in the following paragraph. They define a set contrat.Le compliance with the Charter of AMAP is the initial condition for the association between consumer and producer is as qu'AMAP.
5. Principles of operation of an AMAP
5.1. Structuring consumer
Consumers can choose to structure themselves into de facto association or association déclarée.La creation of an association under the 1901 law declared Prefecture can be justified by the handling of large sums under the contract with the producer, the management of contributions and the recognition among local actors. It will include opening a bank account and the formalization of the decisions taken by bodies adhérents.Les and mode of operation of the CSA will allow in all cases to promote the participation of up to consumers to association management. Responsibilities commonly recognized in the AMAP are: secretarial, accounting, distribution, internal communication, external communication, recruitment, animations, assessment, coordination with other AMAP.
5.2. The contract
is established between the consumer group or association representing them and the farmer, his life is linked to the production cycles of exploitationCe contract includes the periodic distribution of products by farmers to consumers in a place, a day and a regular slot at a constant cost determined by agreement between consumers and producteur.Ce contract should specify the list of products programmed by the farmer will periodically provide consommateurs.De their part, consumers s 'commit to settle in advance the products in a manner to be determined. They undertake to find a replacement if, for exceptional reasons, they had to abandon their engagement.De its part, the producer agrees to implement all necessary means to meet its commitments to provide products quality to consumers in quantities and deadlines ... The following paragraphs indicate the contents of the contract.
5.3. The purchase of complementary products
The amapiens wishing to have complementary products (meat, cheese, bread ...) will necessarily create a new AMAP. They find their territory to other consumers or likely to join this projet.La distribution of complementary products may in no case be undertaken by the producer of the AMAP, which acts as an intermediary, because consumers n have no control over the quality of products supplied and their cost. Moreover, it fits into the context of a sale in which there is no link between producer and consumer consommateurs.Nous recall that may also apply to cooperatives Biocoop that play an important role in the distribution organic products and supporting sustainable agriculture.
5.4. The cost of the deliverables
producer and consumer together define the cost of the deliverables (vegetables, fruits, eggs, dairy, meat and poultry, olive oil). The producer agrees to periodically provide a quantity of products corresponding to this prix.Il must define the method of valuation of its products under the CSA in relation to the price he is likely to practice ailleurs.Si producer works exclusively in AMAP, a calculation will take account the farm costs and identify revenue to be generated annuellement.Dans Otherwise, the producer may apply a discount compared to prices in markets, or with distributeurs.Dans all cases, the mode calculation will be fully transparent.Le producer will provide regular information to consumers to enable them to check if the terms of the contract are respectés.Si the producer is regularly incapable of providing the products in sufficient quantities and that for reasons beyond its control (frost, hail, pests ...), it shall immediately inform consumers.
5.5. Production
production a farmer must be conducted in compliance with the Charter of peasant agriculture (see Annex). Consumers can help a farmer to change his farm to a user-friendly production of nature and the environment. A contract is then established clear objectives with the farmer. All products (vegetables, fruits, cheese, eggs ...) must come from the farm. No product should be bought out without the agreement of other complementary product consommateurs.Tout not available to consumers will be a special contract with another producteur.Les programming products to provide consumers with them must be defined before the season. A list of products is established and shall be in compliance possible.
5.6. Delivery and distribution
Delivery shall be made directly by the manufacturer, if the place of distribution is distinct from his farm. It is essential to preserve the relationship between consumers and producteur.La distribution will be provided by consumers in his présence.Pendant holiday periods, it is up to each member absent to find a replacement.
5.7. Regulation
consumers to put money on a season complète.Ils make a prepayment of their baskets that will be delivered. The objective is to enable the producer to have a working capital or cash sufficient to make investments or pay certain EXPENSES INCURRED payments are made in one, two or three times at intervals specified by the members with the producer . However, specific terms of settlement can be defined for people experiencing payment difficulties.
5.8. Internal communication
Consumer and producer will employ all means of communication of their choice to disseminate information, develop social interaction and promoting transparency.
5.9. Rating
Work AMAP assessment should be conducted regularly with all members. It assesses whether the objectives have been met and whether the charter has been respected. It also improves with the producer operation of the association to better meet the needs of consumers ...
5.10. And to go further
Each CSA must consider its perpetuation. It can also define actions to strengthen the commitment and involvement of consumers: community investing, collective purchase of land, swarming the area.
Appendix: the ten principles of peasant agriculture
Principle 1 . Allocate production volumes to enable the largest number of farmers to access the job and to live
Principle 2 . Being in solidarity with farmers in other parts of Europe and the world
Principle 3 . Respect nature
Principle 4 . Valuing the wealth of resources and conserve scarce resources
Principle No. 5 . Seek transparency in the acts of purchasing, production, processing and selling agricultural products
Principle No. 6 . Ensure good flavor and health products
Principle 7 . Aim maximum autonomy in the functioning of farms
Principle 8 . Seek partnerships with other rural stakeholders
Principle 9 . Maintain high diversity of animal populations and plant varieties cultivated
Principle No. 10 . Always think long term and overall
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