The Gymnasium: Cultivating the Next Generation of World Farmer Leaders

The Gymnasium is the WFO flagship capacity-development programme for young farmers, cultivating the next generation of resilient, innovative, and responsible global agricultural leaders. At its core, the programme integrates sustainability in all dimensions—aligned with the SDGs and corporate ESG principles—while adapting to current trends and challenges. The Gymnasium stands out by combining theory with practical experience, immersing participants in real advocacy events as WFO delegates, empowering them to engage directly with global policymakers and shape the future of agriculture.

Beyond skill-building, the programme builds a strong global network of young farmers, fostering lasting connections, peer-to-peer learning, and collaboration across borders. The Gymnasium Alumni continue to exchange knowledge and experiences, strengthening their collective impact within the agricultural sector.

Since its launch, the Gymnasium has trained young farmers from all regions of the world.

A new Call for Expression of Interest for the next edition of the Gymnasium will be published soon. Stay tuned!