Emmanuel Macron Visits Vesoul to Support Farmers Ahead of Agriculture Fair

On February 3, 2026, President Emmanuel Macron visited a farm in Vesoul, Haute-Saône, to directly engage with the agricultural community. This visit marks his return to the field shortly after a polarizing speech at Davos. During the event, Macron toured the farm with photographers and camera crews, though he maintained distance from the press, limiting journalistic access.

Following the farm tour, Macron met with representatives from agricultural unions. The Elysée Palace revealed that he intends to reaffirm his support for farmers impacted by recent health crises which have hindered their participation in the upcoming Salon de l’agriculture, scheduled for February 21, a significant event that the president will inaugurate. This meeting was also conducted without press coverage.

Macron later engaged in a lunch discussion with local high school students, focusing on mobile phone usage. This outreach coincided with recent legislative actions, notably the National Assembly’s vote on January 26 to ban social media use for individuals under 15 years old.

These engagements underscore Macron’s intent to connect with rural communities and address relevant social issues while preparing for the highly anticipated agricultural fair. His approach blends public support for farmers facing ongoing challenges with outreach to youth on pressing digital-age concerns.