Do you know an eco-student who deserves 10,000 kr?
Økologisk NuTo further develop organic farming, it is important to have a continuous influx of young farmers who can help develop the industry. The Organic Section of Landbrug & Fødevarer has therefore been awarding the "Organic Student of the Year" for the 8th consecutive year. If you know a young, talented agricultural student who deserves recognition for their efforts and curiosity in organic farming, now is the time to nominate them, writes Landbrug & Fødevarer in a press release. "It is very important that we keep focusing on the young. Those who will carry on the organic movement and everything we elders have initiated. They should be in the spotlight and feel our appreciation," says Hans Erik Jørgensen, chairman of the Organic Section of Landbrug & Fødevarer. Who can become the Organic Student of the Year? To be considered for the award, one must be an agricultural apprentice in agricultural education or in agricultural leadership training. They must demonstrate a special interest and curiosity for organic production methods and organic craftsmanship. Additionally, the judging panel emphasizes that the candidate is proactive, willing to challenge conventional thinking, and contributes to a good social work environment. Candidates for the Organic Student of the Year 2026 can be nominated by both the internship host, the instructor, and the student themselves.
To further develop organic farming, it is important to have a continuous influx of new young farmers who can help develop the industry. The Organic Section of Landbrug & Fødevarer has therefore awarded the title of "Organic Student of the Year" for the 8th consecutive year.
If you know a young, talented agricultural student who deserves recognition for their efforts and curiosity within organic farming, now is the time to nominate them, writes Landbrug & Fødevarer in a press release.
"It is very important that we keep focusing on the young. Those who will drive organic farming and continue everything we old-timers have set in motion. They should come into the spotlight and feel our recognition," says Hans Erik Jørgensen, chairman of the Organic Section in Landbrug & Fødevarer.
Who can become Organic Student of the Year?
To be considered for the award, one must be an agricultural apprentice in the agricultural education program or in the agricultural leadership training. One must demonstrate a special interest and curiosity for organic production methods and organic craftsmanship. Additionally, the judging panel emphasizes that the candidate is proactive, willing to challenge conventional thinking, and contributes to a good social work environment.
Candidates for Organic Student of the Year 2026 can be nominated by the internship host, the instructor, or by the student themselves.