Force-Feeding of Geese for Foie Gras, France

The entrance to the building where geese are housed for force-feeding, La Ferme du Treil, Courbiac de Tournon, France, Monday, November 22, 2010.

Bernard Lavergne's farm is known for its high quality foie gras. His foie gras pates, confits, and other products are sold at gourmet food fairs and to private clients across France. The farm produces around 80 kg of goose foie every year.

A 400 g pot of whole foie gras sells for 48EUR. The current economic crisis has...
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The entrance to the building where geese are housed for force-feeding, La Ferme du Treil, Courbiac de Tournon, France, Monday, November 22, 2010.

Bernard Lavergne's farm is known for its high quality foie gras. His foie gras pates, confits, and other products are sold at gourmet food fairs and to private clients across France. The farm produces around 80 kg of goose foie every year.

A 400 g pot of whole foie gras sells for 48EUR. The current economic crisis has not had any impact on Bernard's sales.
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