Nature & Progrès

Nature & Progrès Belgique is a Belgian association of consumers, gardeners, and producers that promotes organic agriculture and a broader ecological transition. It presents itself as a community of change for human health and the health of the earth, bringing together people who want practical, local solutions in food, gardening, housing, energy, and everyday life. The organization positions bio/organic farming as a long-term answer to major environmental and social challenges such as climate, biodiversity loss, and the health of living systems. It combines advocacy, education, local action, and public engagement, with activities and projects aimed at supporting authentic organic practices and helping citizens access healthier, more sustainable choices. Key Offerings Membership and community participation : Individuals can join as members, supporting the association’s work and taking part in a network of people who share its values. Membership is presented as both a way to contribute to the movement and to benefit from association activities and information. Organic producer network and label community : The association brings together organic producers under the Nature & Progrès mention, which defends the values of authentic organic farming. This creates a community around shared standards and a recognizable identity for producers. Ecological bookstore and information resources : Through its ecological bookstore and publications such as the Valériane review, Nature & Progrès offers content on food, health, well-being, gardening, housing, and related topics. These resources are meant to help people develop more ecological habits in daily life. Events, campaigns, and public activities : The organization runs events such as Festi’Valériane, campaigns, local group activities, and projects like Plan Bee and Wallonie sans pesticides. These initiatives combine awareness-raising, education, and practical experimentation around organic agriculture and environmental protection. Core Values Authentic organic agriculture : Nature & Progrès emphasizes bio as a genuine, values-based approach rather than a purely technical standard. It defends farming that respects natural balance and supports producers working in their local context. Health and environmental protection : The association links organic food and ecological practices to human health, biodiversity, and the health of the living world. Its messaging consistently connects everyday choices with broader ecological outcomes. Citizen action and collective change : Nature & Progrès highlights participation, local groups, volunteering, and membership as ways to act together. It sees social transition as something built through practical engagement, reflection, and shared initiatives. Respect for natural balance : A recurring value is the balance between humans and nature, with solutions sought that avoid synthetic pesticides and support sustainable ecosystems. This principle appears across its advocacy, projects, and producer community. Unique Aspects Consumer-and-producer association : Nature & Progrès is described as a unique association of consumers and producers, which gives it a hybrid identity that combines grassroots demand, practical production experience, and advocacy. Broad ecological scope beyond food : While rooted in organic agriculture, the organization also addresses housing, energy, cosmetics, textiles, gardening, and daily ecological living. This makes it broader than a single-issue farming group. Large public-facing organic event : It organizes Festi’Valériane, presented as the largest organic fair in Belgium, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors and activities. This gives the association a major public platform for outreach and education. Active regional network : Nature & Progrès operates through local groups across Wallonia and Brussels, helping it spread its message and maintain a strong territorial presence. This decentralized structure supports ongoing citizen engagement and local action.