Information is based on the Pilot Project: Exchange programmes for young farmers
Exchange Schemes for young
farmers in Switzerland
Agrimpuls
Scheme name
Agrimpuls
Email
monika.schatzmann@agrimpuls.ch
Telephone
+41 (0)56 462 51 44
Website
http://www.agrimpuls.ch
Exchange objectives
Agrimpuls offers temporary jobs and practical training to young Swiss farmers
who want to work abroad and to foreign young farmers interested in discovering
Swiss agriculture. Agrimpuls also places agricultural workers.
Group determination
18-30 or 35 years old depending on the country’s migration rules.
Destination(s)
Worldwide (mainly Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada)
Duration of an exchange
Depending on visa conditions, between 3 and 12 months. In Switzerland, a
training period is 3 or 4 months. For young Swiss farmers training abroad, the
period is 3 to 12 months.
Funding source
The applicants pay fees for the services provided by Agrimpuls. It covers the
Agrimpuls employees’ salaries.
Selection of farmers
(guests) and hosts
Every Swiss farmer can apply for hosting. They should be skilled as farmers. No
other criteria apply for hosts.
Insurance
Swiss legislation requires that farmers take insurance for their trainees or
employees. In other countries, Swiss farmers benefit from Swiss health
insurance, but they may need to take out extra insurance, depending on the
country.
Assistance in travel etc.
Agrimpuls provides assistance in organising travel, booking flight for example.
Language conditions
Swiss applicants need basic English knowledge. Otherwise, they have to take
English courses in Switzerland or in the country before the training period starts.
Agroverde Training Programme in Switzerland
Scheme name
Agroverde Training Programme in Switzerland
Email
agrover[email protected]
Telephone
0041(0)447421325
Website
www.agroverde.ch
Exchange objectives
Experience
Group determination
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience;
• Basic knowledge of German.
Destination(s)
Switzerland
Duration of an exchange
3 to 18 months
