First dual study course in agricultural management: Apply now and shape the future!

First dual study course in agricultural management: Apply now and shape the future!

From October 2025, the world of agriculture in the Rotenburg region will be enriched by an exciting new educational offering: The rural people of Rotenburg-Verden are introducing a dual course of study in agricultural management for the first time. This combines practical training and theoretical knowledge in an interesting way. The application deadline runs until the end of July 2025, so those interested should hurry up so as not to miss this opportunity. She tells us more about it District newspaper.

The dual course of study is designed to last three years and combines varied theoretical phases at the Saxony Cooperative State University in Dresden with practical units in the company. It is important that students not only understand the theory, but also gain comprehensive practical experience through various skills in the office. The introductory event for enrollment begins on October 1st, 2025, while the first practical phase starts on October 2nd. The former dual students have already done pioneering work here. Finnja Müller-Stöver, an agricultural consultant and a graduate of this course herself, initiated the new offer.

Practical experience and diverse skills

Insights into business administration and current topics from crop production to tax law to quality management will be part of the course. The educational offering is aimed at people with a university or technical college entrance qualification and a certain basic understanding of agriculture, although this is not absolutely necessary. As the training.de explains, the dual course of study in agricultural management plays an important role in training for modern agriculture, which goes far beyond small family businesses.

It is also mentioned that the course is usually combined with training to become a farmer. After successful completion, many doors are open to graduates, including jobs in sales, cost and performance accounting or even financial accounting. And the prospect of a good starting salary of around 2,900 euros, which can increase depending on career progress, makes the dual course of study even more attractive.

Culture meets agriculture

But education is not the only thing that is important in Rotenburg. A lovely event took place in July: the opera and operetta on the farm. The reports more on this Country folk page. Between July 4th and 6th, 2025, people in Waffensens were able to listen to classical music in a rural atmosphere. Musically directed by Adrian Rusnak, the event offered a colorful mix of well-known melodies and dramatic highlights. A special highlight was the first-ever awarding of the Bremische Volksbank Sponsorship Prize to talented young musicians.

The casual atmosphere offered all listeners a perfect opportunity to experience culture up close – without any dress code. Ticket prices that were available for a reduced 36 euros before May 2nd rose to 39 euros afterwards. Music lovers from near and far were able to enjoy the sounds of classical music and take a break from everyday life.

Whether dual studies or cultural events – there is a lot going on in Rotenburg. Anyone interested in agricultural management should act now and put together their application documents before it is too late.