Food Science

Passionate About Food Science

If we prioritize regenerative farming and soil health over industrial shortcuts, we can ensure the highest food quality while protecting our environment for the future.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

Hippocrates (The Father of Medicine)

🌾 Agricultural Training

1. Entry Requirements

Before applying, ensure you meet these basic criteria:

• Education: Minimum of a secondary school leaving certificate.

• Aptitude: Interest in nature, technical understanding, and economic thinking.

• Health: Good stamina is required. Note that severe allergies, visual impairments, or spinal injuries may be a disadvantage.

• Legal: If you are under 18, a medical examination is mandatory per the Youth Employment Protection Act.

2. Training Structure & Paths

The program generally lasts 3 years and is split into two phases:

• Year 1: Basic vocational training.

• Years 2 & 3: Specialist vocational training.

Choose Your Start (Year 1 Options):

1. Full-time Vocational School (BFS): 4 days at school, 1 day on a farm. No training contract needed initially.

2. Dual Training: Requires a contract with a recognized farm. You spend 3 days on the farm and 2 days at school.

⏳ Can I finish faster? Yes! The program can be shortened to 2 years if you have A-levels (Abitur) or have already completed a different apprenticeship.

3. Agricultural Training: The Core Curriculum

The apprenticeship is built on five professional pillars. Trainees don't just learn how to farm; they learn how to manage a biological business.

Core Competencies (The 5 Pillars):

• Operational Context: Understanding the legal, social, and economic role of the training farm.

• Work Organization: Mastering modern techniques for production, logistics, and marketing.

• Plant Production: Soil management, sowing, crop protection, and harvesting.

• Animal Production: Livestock husbandry, welfare, and nutrition.

• Farm Performance: Analyzing data to ensure the farm is sustainable and profitable.