Young DLG Your network

Creative minds, fresh ideas, new perspectives - the Young DLG brings together the next generation of the agricultural and food industry. Our community brings together more than 9,000 young farmers, students, specialised students and young professionals under the age of 36 who are shaping the future of their industry together.

Whether agriculture, agribusiness, food production or technology - we promote dialogue, bring talents together and drive innovation. Networking, sharing knowledge, providing impetus - our focus is on dialogue and shared growth.

Come along, listen, discuss - and become part of a strong network!

Why is the Young DLG network so important to you?

9000 Members

A strong community that will take you further!

12 Young DLG teams

Get involved in the network and play an active role!

35 Annual events

New impulses for your further development!

32 Percent

Almost a third of jobs are filled through personal contacts!

Join the Young DLG!

Come to one of our next events or get in touch with us directly:

You're in if ...

  • You are 36 years old or younger.
  • You work in agribusiness, agriculture or the food industry.
  • You are studying at a technical college or university or are continuing your education.

This is who we are

Young DLG-Food - under construction!

Are you a young professional and want to help shape the future of food?

Then get in touch with Judith Neuhaus!

Young DLG working group

The Young DLG working group is one of more than 80 expert committees of the DLG and consists of a maximum of 30 elected members. It provides the impetus that characterises the professional work and activities of the Young DLG.

  • Election of the Young DLG management team
  • Organising technical work and events (Future Network, events at DLG trade fairs and conferences)
Group photo of the young participants
The Young DLG Working Group on the occasion of the 2024 annual conference in Halle an der Saale
Group photo in the green: Young DLG management team
Young DLG management team in Halle 2024: Martin Moshake, Olivia Eberwein, Felix Hollmann, Lena Callsen, Michael Ingerl (from left, not in picture Dr Veronika Drexl)

Young DLG management team 

The management team of the Young DLG steers the strategic direction. It promotes dialogue along the value chain and advocates the interests of young members in the DLG.

Young DLG teams 

Whether young farmers, technical school pupils, students or young professionals - the Young DLG Teams bring together young people from agriculture, agribusiness and the food industry.

  • 12 locations - networking & co-design on site
  • Diverse formats - regulars' tables, excursions & specialist events
  • Flexible commitment - active in the team or simply involved

The teams also stay in contact across regions, visit each other's events and make valuable connections.

Would you like to set up a new team at your location?

Then get in touch!

Your springboard for knowledge, network and career

Young DLG events 

Gain practical insights, get to know innovative companies and inspiring personalities. Network with like-minded people on excursions and at events!

Networking & Career

Meet exciting people from agribusiness and agriculture, innovative companies and the food industry. Make the right contacts.

DLG events

Take advantage of trade fairs, seminars and workshops organised by the DLG to expand your knowledge, make valuable contacts and network with experts from the agricultural and food industry.

Young DLG events

Junge DLG-Mitglieder unter anderem der Vorsitzende Felix Hollmann stehen vor einem Banner, das neben Imagebildern auch auf die Netzwerkgründung im Jahr 1998 hinweist.

Network Future - powered by Junge DLG

The annual meeting of the Young DLG (in German)
 

[Translate to English:] Referentin spricht vor Publikum anlässlich des Young Professionals Day auf der AGRITECHNICA 2023

Young Professionals Day
AGRITECHNICA, EuroTier

With the ‘Young Farmers Party’

[Translate to English:] Messeteilnehmende bei Forenveranstaltung zum CareersDay auf der ProSweets

Careers Day
Anuga FoodTec, ProSweets

Getting started at food fairs

[Translate to English:] Exkrusion anlälich der Jahrestagung Junge DLG, die Teilnehmenden stehen im Halbkreis auf einem Feld mit Blick auf eine Schautafel

Specialist excursions organised by the working group

Regional, national, international
 

Upcoming DLG events

Career

Awards Food

Career Guide (in German)

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Management team


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