Petr Mareš

Young Agrariansʼ Society of the Czech Republic (SMA ČR)

EDUCATION OF (YOUNG) FARMERS

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

Education of (young) farmers in the Czech republic

YAS CR as agriculture organisation and NGO:

- mainly common topics (legislation, agriculture policy etc.)

- specialized topics (plant and animal production)

YOUNG AGRARIANSʼ SOCIETY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

Activities of SMA ČR14 seminars in 2011

Funded by Rural Development Program

Free of charge for participants

285 participants in 2011, from 10 to 30 at every seminar

YOUNG AGRARIANSʼ SOCIETY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Set-up of young farmers

Early retirementAgriculture

Subsidies

TOPICS IN 2011

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

Direct sale of agricultural products Lecturers: farmers with experiences Excursions to the farms

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

TOPICS IN 2011

Animal nutrition 6 seminars Poultry nutrition, Cattle nutrition, Pigs nutrition, Horse nutrition, Dogs and

Cats nutrition, Forage preservation Lecturers: university teachers and scientists

Horse welfare Practical exercises: hoof autopsy Lecturers: university teachers and scientists

TOPICS IN 2011

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

TOPICS IN 2012

Increasing the efficiency of management at farm - marketing and management skills

Common condition for agriculture- young farmer support- early retirement- use of internet application for farmers – „Farmers

portal“)

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

TOPICS IN 2012

Growing of vegetablesHorses:

Veterinary minimum for horse breedersIncreasing competitiveness in horse breeding in the Czech

RepublicHoof problemsPractical aspects of using horses

TOPICS IN 2012

Seminars for 5-20 participants

Mostly weekend dates (also for part-time farmers!)

Supported from Rural development program

In total about 20 events – budget 150 000 EUR

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

EDUCATION PROJECT IN 2012

Education project - Mastitis in cattleCoordinator: Mendel University in BrnoPartner: YOUNG AGRARIANSʼ SOCIETY OF THE CZECH

REPUBLICStudents practices

at our member´s farms

Thank you for your attention

mares@smacr.cz

“Youth in the Countryside”, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš