AGRI302073 Global case studies on organic agriculture

Type
Lecture and seminar
Semester hours
1
Lecturer (assistant)
Schmidt, Lena Maria , Vogl, Christian R.
Organisation
Organic Farming
Offered in
Wintersemester 2025/26
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

The course AGRI302073 is a preparation for a joint, student-organized excursion to BioFach from February 10-13, 2026, in Nuremberg (www.biofach.de). BioFach is a unique opportunity to explore the world of organic production in the context of a trade fair. Producers, producer groups, processors, retailers, certification bodies, consulting and education organizations, and others will be present. Due to the incredible number of exhibitors and wealth of information, the visit must be carefully prepared. Individual areas of interest (countries, continents, product groups, etc.) can be considered.
The first and second sessions are mandatory.
All subsequent sessions are for planning and background research. These sessions can be scheduled by the group of participants themselves.
Content
1. Presentation of the nature of BioFach. Opportunities and challenges of a visit.
2. Presentation of the steps of the preparation process during the winter semester.
3. Develop of a student-specific personal "visit plan" based on the individual focus area;
4. Develop of a joint group "visit plan" based on the common interest of all group members.
5. Plan and organize travel, accommodation, admission, etc.
6. Plan the final report (A report on the individual or group focus area must be prepared after the BioFach visit and submitted by the end of the winter semester).
Previous knowledge expected

1. Knowledge on organic farming required (e.g. exam in an introductory course on organic farming).
2. Students of the Master OF & AES is given priority in the registration, then second priority is given to other master students.
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Upon completion of this course the students will be able:
•plan and implement a small complex, strategically important project (“The excursion and visit”);
•prepare and implement “field research” at a commercial fare for acquiring the expected information or knowledge;
•compile the collected information in a meaningful, well structured report;
•Report orally on the experiences made.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.