Ausbildung career
Farmer / Agricultural Specialist Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Landwirt/in
The vocational training (Ausbildung) to become a Farmer (Landwirt/in) is a recognized 3-year program in agriculture. You will learn everything about crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and the use of modern agricultural technology to sustainably produce food and raw materials.
What you do
- Cultivating, caring for, and harvesting crops (e.g., grain, vegetables)
- Caring for and tending to animals (e.g., feeding, health checks)
- Operating and maintaining agricultural machinery
- Tilling soil and applying fertilizers and crop protection products
- Storing and marketing agricultural products
- Assisting with documentation and farm management
Requirements
- Interest in nature, animals, and plants
- Physical fitness and resilience
- Technical understanding for machinery and equipment
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Sense of responsibility and reliability
- Ability to work in a team and independently
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific areas (e.g., organic farming, animal breeding)
- 2Further training to become a Master Farmer (Landwirtschaftsmeister/in)
- 3Taking over or managing an agricultural enterprise
- 4Studying agricultural sciences (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)
- 5Working in agricultural consulting or sales of agricultural products
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Farmer / Agricultural Specialist Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 800 to 1,000 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Farmer / Agricultural Specialist Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Farmer / Agricultural Specialist Ausbildung?
Interest in nature, animals, and plants; Physical fitness and resilience; Technical understanding for machinery and equipment; Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Where can I find open Farmer / Agricultural Specialist Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Farmer / Agricultural Specialist
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.