Think globally – Get together and act locally

Since 1962 the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has organised the "International Leadership Workshop for Rural Youth".

The workshop will take place in the House of Bavarian Agriculture, the educational institution of the Bavarian Farmers' Association, in Herrsching on Lake Ammersee.

The workshop is aimed at managers and multipliers from all over the world who hold positions of responsibility in the field of youth work or vocational training in rural areas. They are role models of integrity, persuasion, boldness and consequences.

Do you want new impulses?

Develop your personal strengths, learn to use them better and develop your skills to make the most of your country's resources.

The international dialogue of this workshop opens new perspectives in rural youth work and strengthens your leadership skills by learning implementation strategies and developing a personal action plan. The workshop requires your active collaboration. Participants must be between 21 and 45 years of age and fluent in one of the three conference languages -German, English, French.

The costs of accommodation, meals, working aids and excursions included in the program are paid by the organizer. Accommodations could be in double rooms.

Travel costs to and from the workshop inclusive Visa fees and adminitrative charges must be paid by the participants themselves or by their organisations/ employers

The application deadline has been extended and ends on 20th of March 2023.

Registration here.

Please note the details of the conditions of participation.

You can find the report on the 30th International Workshop as a PDF document in German, English and French on the German front page of our website.