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Agricultural call-outs
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Published on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:44 AM
# Agricultural Information Sessions Updated on 01/10/2026 **From 5 October to 15 November, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.** For six weeks, without an appointment, come meet the services of the State, [MSA](/Demarches/Outils/Glossaire/(namefilter)/MSA (Social Security for Agriculture), and the Chamber of Agriculture of the Somme. #### Agricultural Information Sessions are intended to support, assist, and listen to farmers. #### Who will be present? Farmers will be able to exchange, without an appointment, with the staff from:
Agricultural Offices
Updated on 01/10/2026
From October 5 to November 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For six weeks, without an appointment, come meet the State services, the [MSA](/Demarches/Outils/Glossaire/(namefilter)/MSA (Social Security for Agriculture), and the Chamber of Agriculture of the Somme.
#### Agricultural offices are intended to support, assist, and listen to farmers.
#### Who will be present?
Farmers can exchange, without an appointment, with teams from:
* the DDTM (Departmental Directorate for Territories and the Sea);
* the DDFIP (Departmental Directorate for Public Finance);
* the MSA (Social Security for Agriculture);
Chamber of Agriculture advisors will also be present. They will assist anyone wishing to complete an application form for assistance.
#### Where and when?
Office hours take place weekly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., according to the following schedule:
| Day | Location | Welcome site |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monday | Abbeville | Premises of the agricultural chamber |
| Tuesday | Villers-Bocage | Premises of the agricultural chamber |
| Wednesday | Estrées-Mons | Premises of the agricultural chamber |
| Thursday | Boves | Premises of the [MSA](/Demarches/Outils/Glossaire/(namefilter)/MSA Social Agricultural Mutualité |
| Friday | Montdidier | Montdidier subprefecture and Maison France Services (MFS) |
Each farmer may attend the session of their choice, according to their availability and geographical proximity. It is recommended to bring the documents necessary for their situation, particularly in the case of a request for assistance requiring documentation.
As part of the CASI plan rollout, the departmental mobilization relies on individual support for operators.
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