Become a fruit tree keeper: Register for courses now and secure your harvest!

Become a fruit tree keeper: Register for courses now and secure your harvest!

Something is happening again in the area of ​​fruit tree maintenance in Cologne! Anyone who is interested in learning the green craft of pruning fruit trees can look forward to an exciting range of courses. According to the website Pfaffenhofen district Fruit tree attendants are indispensable professionals who take care of the cultivation and care of fruit trees. To ensure that these crops, which have been selected for fruit quality and yield, remain healthy and produce abundant yields, professional care measures are an absolute must.

A special course to become a certified fruit tree attendant will take place from January 15th to November 20th, 2026. This course consists of ten modules and includes approximately 100 hours of training, with around 80% of the program being practical exercises. The exact location has not yet been determined, but most of the practical exercises last year took place in the Freising district.

Course content and registration

The course covers many exciting topics such as the refinement of fruit trees, the biology and cultural history of fruit trees, as well as the care and training of young trees. In addition to theoretical content, which is taught in ten online sessions, mostly on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., participants learn the skills necessary to properly prune and preserve fruit trees. This is a real opportunity, especially for those who already have a basic understanding of gardening or, ideally, have previous knowledge of pruning fruit trees.

But not only theoretical knowledge is required: active membership in a fruit and horticultural association must be presented as proof of qualification. Anyone who would like to work on subsidized orchards must also provide proof of specialist knowledge. The course fee is €850 and the registration deadline is November 30, 2025. If you have any questions or would like to register, you can contact Andreas Kastner on +49 8441 27-315 or by email at andreas.kastner@landratsamt-paf.de.

A variety of cutting courses and workshops

The general range of courses on fruit tree maintenance is wide-ranging to meet the different needs of participants. According to information from Orchard fruit, of course There are introductory courses, advanced courses and special workshops. In these offers, participants learn from experienced fruit tree keepers how to properly refine and train fruit trees and keep them in a healthy condition.

The courses are divided into different levels: An introductory course on professional fruit tree pruning requires no previous knowledge and is suitable for beginners. However, if you already have experience, you can expand your knowledge in an advanced course or an in-depth workshop. Intensive courses and special finishing courses are also offered, each of which places different requirements on previous knowledge.

All participants should bring weatherproof clothing, non-slip shoes and gloves in order to be optimally prepared for the practical exercises. Details regarding content, costs and materials must be discussed directly with the course instructors.