Valérie, 52
producter in St Eutrope de born (47)

"The cooperative brings me peace of mind, personalized follow-up with competent technicians, the possibility of suitable training. The guarantee that my product will be sold and paid for at the best market price. A positive image of French hazelnuts "

valerie

Your career path ? Why did you become a producer ?

Following the death of my husband in 2016 I decided to take care of the property and continue in his memory.

Why did you choose to cultivate hazelnuts?

It was my stepfather who decided to grow hazelnuts to diversify the property in 1987

Producteur Unicoque Valérie

What hazelnut varieties ?

Ennis Ségorbe Corabel Tonda feriale Pauetet

How long have you been a member ?

My husband was a member since 1993 and I took over in 2017

What does the cooperative bring you ?

The cooperative brings me peace of mind, personalized follow-up with competent technicians, the possibility of suitable training. The guarantee that my product will be sold and paid for at the best market price. A positive image of French hazelnuts

Producteur Unicoque Valérie

How do you see the future at the cooperative?

Times quite difficult for everyone but I trust the board to get the best for the producers.

Do you have plans for your operation ?

Succeeding in keeping everything in perfect condition is already not so bad I think

3 words to describe your operation (your philosophy)?

In 3 words it is complicated, I would say that it is important to me to do well and to maintain with love this exploitation that my husband loved so much.