1. Petr Mareš Young Agrariansʼ Society of the Czech Republic (SMA ČR) E DUCATION OF ( YOUNG ) FARMERS Youth in the Countryside, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011

2. 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) Y OUNG A GRARIANS ʼ S OCIETY OF THE C ZECH R EPUBLIC

3. Youth in the Countryside, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš Activities of SMA ČR 14 seminars in 2011 Funded by Rural Development Program Free of charge for participants 285 participants in 2011, from 10 to 30 at every seminar Y OUNG A GRARIANS ʼ S OCIETY OF THE C ZECH R EPUBLIC

4. Set-up of young farmers Early retirement Agriculture Subsidies TOPICS IN 2011 Youth in the Countryside, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. Youth in the Countryside, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš TOPICS IN 2012 Growing of vegetables Horses: Veterinary minimum for horse breeders Increasing competitiveness in horse breeding in the Czech Republic Hoof problems Practical aspects of using horses

9. 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

10. E DUCATION P ROJECT IN 2012 Education project - Mastitis in cattle Coordinator: Mendel University in Brno Partner: YOUNG AGRARIANSʼ SOCIETY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC Students practices at our member´s farms

11. Thank you for your attention mares@smacr.cz Youth in the Countryside, Budapest, 7-9 November, 2011 Petr Mareš