Ricard held important positions in the Union of Agricultural Syndicates (union des syndicats agricoles) and the Society of Farmers of France (Société des agriculteurs de France).

[1] During World War I (1914–18) Ricard was mobilized, then released to hold various positions in the Ministry of Agriculture.

[1] Ricard was a member of the steering committee of the Congrès de la natalité, first held in Nancy in 1919.

The RAF promoted the value of radio in allowing rural families to stay in touch with the world.

Paul Brenot, as vice-president of the Syndicat Professionel des Industries Radioélectriques, became a member of the group[3] He was commander of the Legion of Honour.