Coming from a variety of academic backgrounds—Agribusiness Management, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Animal Sciences, Agriculture, Agricultural Education, and Plant Sciences—the participants took part in a customized program designed to provide them with a practical and comparative overview of today’s major agricultural challenges: sustainability, the environment, food quality, and innovation.

Throughout the week, the students gained extensive hands-on experience by meeting with key players in the agricultural sector. Livestock farms (horses, cattle, sheep), mixed-crop farms, and discussions with professionals: these provided ample opportunities to discover the diversity of French agricultural practices, understand farmers’ strategic choices, and explore the economic realities of the sector.

This immersive experience was further enriched by a strong cultural and historical dimension. The students visited the D-Day beaches in Normandy, historic landmarks and enduring symbols of Franco-American friendship. They also explored the traditional market in Gournay-en-Bray, as well as the Baie de Somme, through a guided tour highlighting the richness of this unique ecosystem in the Hauts-de-France region.