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Agro-MAC VET – Multi Actor Cooperation for Vocational Education and Training in the Agro-food Sector

The aim of this project is to provide a framework for new farmers, re-training farmers or people willing to become a farmer; by taking a multi-actor (university – enterprise-stakeholders) approach and to create tools applicable to vocational education & training institutions, and also to SMEs and individuals (farmers). In this framework both the existing work force and the upcoming farmers can be trained and certified in the areas of contemporary agriculture, environment and the production of “healthy and safe” food, not excluding the financial guidelines for start-up business.

As a product of Agro-Mac VET project, a Generally Recognized As Minimum (GRAM) Curriculum of agricultural vocational training, required for all professionals (farmers), seeking certification is proposed.