Organic Agriculture and Food Systems

Overview

Key facts

The ecological market is growing worldwide, and consumers are increasingly interested in the quality of food and the sustainable production of food. That is why the demand for experts in the area of organic agriculture is also increasing.

• Can be studied either as a single degree or a full double degree from the University of Hohenheim and one of four partner universities in Austria, Poland, Denmark, or France
• Close cooperation with the Center for Organic Farming
• Optimal preparation for international careers in organic agriculture
• Reasons to Choose Hohenheim

Objectives

Biological agriculture is based on a holistic perspective, which is why processing and marketing organic products require specialized knowledge. Students of the Organic Agriculture and Food Systems degree program at the University of Hohenheim obtain skills and knowledge in all relevant aspects of ecological agriculture (production, processing, marketing, certification):

• Organic crop production
• Ecological Animal Husbandry
• Ecological Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics
• Food Chains and Networks in Ecological Agriculture
• Market development of organic farming in various European countries

Students also learn:

• to work in a team in a structure and goal-oriented manner.
• to lead teams
• to systematically work though problem-solving approaches

Occupational fields

Ecological agriculture is a growing market requiring experts with well-founded knowledge in the production of organic food as well as processing and quality control. Graduates are active in the following careers:

• Organic food and cosmetic companies
• Trade
• Quality management and certification
• (Agricultural) consulting services
• Non-governmental organizations or other associations
• Universities and research institutions
• International organic certification offices