Land impulses: diverse educational offers for young and old in Lower Austria

Land impulses: diverse educational offers for young and old in Lower Austria

In Lower Austria, great importance is placed on further training in agriculture and forestry, and the association country impulses play a central role. With around 70 years of experience, the association offers a wide range of educational offers for different age groups. According to Education Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister, this focus on practice-oriented courses and regional presence is crucial. Not only adults, but also children and adolescents who are actively integrated into the world of agriculture by nature education programs in the agricultural and forest workshops.

Land impulses was created as an initiative to network graduates from agricultural and vocational schools and is now an important partner of educational institutions in this region. The managing director Rainer Vogler explains: "We have continuously developed to include current needs and trends in the industry." This is how the programs link sustainable economy with the latest digital media that support the learning process. An example of this is the video platform www.agrovideos.at that clearly conveys modern content.

diverse offers in agriculture

The most important offers of land impulses include the agricultural and forest workshops, chainsaw courses and beekeeping training. These programs have proven to be particularly successful because they not only convey theoretical knowledge, but also promote practical skills. "The entry into the beekeeping has aroused great interest. People learn not only through beekeeping, but also about the importance of pollares for our ecosystem," emphasizes Teschl-Hofmeister.

Another highlight is the dry stone wall school, which has existed for 20 years and builds a Europe-wide network with over 3,000 active participants. This special craft is required both as building technology and within the framework of ecological construction projects. "We are proud to offer such a diverse learning environment where tradition and innovation go hand in hand," adds Vogler.

The programs are always adapted to the current requirements of agriculture and forestry. Topics such as resource conservation and Green Care are increasingly focusing on the curricula. This shows that modern agriculture not only has to be economically but also ecologically sustainable.