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The first-year students of the agricultural and home economics school and teachers with headmistress Margarete Kohnert after the initial prayer in the St. Laurentius Church in Holzkirchen. © AELF Holzkirchen
Something is happening at the Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry in Holzkirchen: the school winter at the agricultural school has begun with the home economics school and two agricultural semesters.
Holzkirchen – 22 motivated women recently started their semester in the home economics department at the agricultural school. The young women come from ten different districts and have a wide variety of first jobs. “By mid-March, the women will have full-time knowledge of housekeeping down to the last detail,” explains the Holzkirchen Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry (AELF).
AELF Holzkirchen: Start of training for home economics and agriculture semester
In addition to the full-time school routine, the first few weeks were already well-filled with a visit to the Bucheralm in Fischbachau, a teaching trip to the state horticultural show in Kirchheim and the personality development seminar. The one-semester course is aimed at those with a professional qualification outside of home economics. A short time later, 20 young farmers followed them and started their first semester of agricultural school after their training.
This three-semester course at the agricultural school is a further training step towards the “Agricultural Economist” qualification and the master’s examination. The school winter will be crisp for the 17 “old hands” of the third semester. In addition to the comprehensive technical preparation for the final exams in the spring, the farm successors analyze their agricultural operations in detail and discuss various future options with colleagues and teachers.
“But that’s exactly what the agricultural school is all about for the students. Practice-oriented topics and teaching formats ensure motivation. This isn’t about theory, there’s our own reality behind it,” says school principal Margarete Kohnert. Further information about the agricultural school is available online on the AELF website.
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**Given the evolving nature of the agricultural sector, what specific strategies does the AELF Holzkirchen employ to ensure its curriculum remains relevant and effectively prepares students for future career opportunities?**
## Interview: Holzkirchen Agricultural School Welcomes New Students
**Welcome, everyone, to today’s interview focusing on the recently commenced school winter at the Foresty and Agriculture Office (AELF) in Holzkirchen.** Today we’re joined by two distinguished guests:
* **Ms. Margarete Kohnert**, School Principal of the AELF Holzkirchen, and
* **Ms. Anna Schmidt**, a first-year student in the Home Economics Department.
**Welcome both of you. Ms. Kohnert, can you give us a broader picture of the AELF Holzkirchen and the training programs it offers?**
**[Discussion Section: Understanding the AELF]**
* What are the primary objectives of the AELF Holzkirchen?
* What unique opportunities does the school offer to students interested in agriculture and home economics?
* How does the AELF prepare students for the future of the agricultural sector?
**Ms. Schmidt, you recently embarked on your journey in the Home Economics program. What inspired your choice to pursue this field?**
**[Discussion Section: Student Perspectives and Motivations]**
* What are your personal goals and aspirations for completing this program?
* What aspects of the coursework are most exciting to you?
* Do you see any particular challenges or opportunities for young women entering the field of Home Economics?
**Ms. Kohnert, the article mentions a diverse range of activities beyond classroom learning. Could you elaborate on the practical experiences offered to students?**
**[Discussion Section: Hands-On Learning and Practical Applications]**
* How crucial is hands-on experience for these fields, and how does the AELF facilitate it?
* What are the benefits of the school trips, such as the visits to Bucheralm and the horticultural show?
* How do these experiences contribute to preparing students for the realities of their chosen professions?
**Ms. Schmidt, how has your experience at the AELF been so far? What are some of your initial impressions of the learning environment and the curriculum?**
**[Discussion Section: Student Reflections and Fostering Community]**
* Are there any aspects of the program that surprised you?
* What kind of support and resources are available to students at the AELF?
* How would you describe the sense of community and student camaraderie at the school?
**Ms. Kohnert, looking ahead, what are some of the future goals and aspirations for the AELF Holzkirchen?**
**[Discussion Section: The Future of the AELF and the Sectors]**
* How do you see the agricultural and home economics sectors evolving in the coming years?
* What challenges and opportunities do you foresee for future generations entering these industries?
* What initiatives is the AELF taking to ensure its programs stay relevant and prepare students for a changing landscape?
**Thank you both for providing such valuable insights into the program at the AELF Holzkirchen. We wish you continued success in your endeavors!**
**For our viewers, further information about the agricultural school and its offerings can be found on the AELF Holzkirchen website, a link to which is provided in the article.**
