Have you taken a glance already?

Have you ever thought about what life is like in the country? Maybe you have become interested in managing your own farm or setting foot into agriculture. Whether as young apprentice or established grownup, you always have the option of experiencing agriculture.

There are many offers to smell country air for a day. If you would like take an excursion into agriculture or maybe lend a hand, on websites like www.landwirt-aus-leidenschaft.de (farmer with passion) you can find many helpful links to families and farmers offering these day-long adventures.

Of course, one should be aware that sleeves have to be rolled up instead of being an onlooker. Before deciding on life on a farm, it is crucial to know how much hard work is required for keeping animals, bringing in the hay and grain or for producing milk and eggs.

Young adults are always welcome to participate in career orientation courses offered by their young farmers’ associations. The right place to learn more about the 14 green professions, as the typical agricultural occupations are often titled.

In some of the German states it is possible to start course projects at school. For example, the project “students on a farm” has been successful since 1991.

Those already certain that a career in agriculture is the right choice, can start a voluntary ecological year after finishing school. In our next blog article you will find out the details of the ecological year and how to apply for it.