Exploring the Future: Young EUFRAS Strategy Workshop Unveils Promising Plans
The future of agricultural advisory services in Europe has embarked on a new and dynamic trajectory with the recent culmination of the “Young EUFRAS-YPARD Mentoring and Training Program 2022/23.” In combination with inspiring workshops and interactive sessions, the Strategy Workshop for Young EUFRAS was held within the 62nd IALB / 12th EUFRAS / 9th SEASN working conference that took place from the 10th to 14th of September in Dresden and drew agricultural advisors from across Europe. Held under the Erasmus+ program, this workshop forged connections, shared insights, and envisaged a vibrant future for Young EUFRAS.
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9/10/20223 min read
Young EUFRAS: A Beacon for Youth in Rural Advisory Services
Young EUFRAS, envisaged as a vibrant network for advisors under 35 working in rural areas, seeks to create an environment where young advisors can learn, collaborate, and grow together. It’s a platform where knowledge flows freely, mutual support thrives, and innovative ideas take root. EUFRAS, recognizing the significance of fostering Young EUFRAS as a youth section within the network, is committed to nurturing the future of rural advisory services.
Young EUFRAS: A Beacon for Youth in Rural Advisory Services
Young EUFRAS, envisaged as a vibrant network for advisors under 35 working in rural areas, seeks to create an environment where young advisors can learn, collaborate, and grow together. It’s a platform where knowledge flows freely, mutual support thrives, and innovative ideas take root. EUFRAS, recognizing the significance of fostering Young EUFRAS as a youth section within the network, is committed to nurturing the future of rural advisory services.
A Journey Towards Empowerment and Collaboration
The Strategy Workshop served as an integral part of the Erasmus+ program “Young EUFRAS-YPARD Mentoring and Training Program 2022/23.” This program brought together 20 young consultants from six different countries, providing them with invaluable training in consulting skills. These young advisors, connected through shared experiences and a passion for agricultural consulting, form the cornerstone of future collaborations within the vast landscape of European agricultural consulting.
Setting Goals, Crafting Strategies
The heart of the Strategy Workshop was an interactive and participatory exploration of Young EUFRAS’s goals and strategies. Participants collectively shaped the vision for Young EUFRAS and then collaboratively designed the strategies to realize these aspirations. The workshop was an open forum for idea exchange and collaborative brainstorming—a true embodiment of the spirit of Young EUFRAS.
The Road Ahead: Concrete Actions and Opportunities
As participants put their ideas into action, they laid the foundation for the next steps and tangible activities of Young EUFRAS. The workshop marked a significant milestone in charting the course for the youth in European agricultural advisory services. The strategies and plans that emerged are poised to have a lasting impact on the future of the advisory landscape.
The workshop language was English, emphasizing the inclusivity of Young EUFRAS and its aspiration to connect advisors from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The results and outcomes of this insightful workshop were presented at the EUFRAS meeting, further reinforcing the commitment of Young EUFRAS to the larger advisory network.
Young EUFRAS is not just a network; it’s a vision for the future, nurtured by young advisors who are determined to drive positive change in European rural advisory services.
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