Brandenburg crowns male harvest sovereignty for the first time at the festival in Altranft!
Christian Braune was elected Brandenburg's first harvest sovereign at the harvest festival in Altranft to represent agriculture.

Brandenburg crowns male harvest sovereignty for the first time at the festival in Altranft!
A happy festival recently took place in Altranft, a tranquil village in the Märkisch-Oderland district, which made the hearts of the participants beat faster. At this year's village and harvest festival, Christian Braune from Nuthetal was crowned the first male harvest sovereign in Brandenburg. Braune, an agricultural business economist who farms around 50 hectares on a part-time basis, beat strong competition. His convincing stage presence and impressive specialist knowledge were decisive for the choice, reports rbb24.de.
The election took place as part of the 20th village and harvest festival in Brandenburg, which not only celebrated the appreciation for the AGRICULTURAL economy, but also the togetherness of the village community. Christian Braune, who also works as a crop cultivation consultant, would like to use his new role to significantly improve communication between agriculture and consumers. The fascinating connection between these two worlds is of great importance for both sides, says Braune.
A celebration for agriculture
With over 350 residents, Damelang is the next host of the Brandenburg Village and Harvest Festival, which will take place on September 12, 2026. The community has established itself as a lively place and has a tradition of agricultural celebrations. In Brandenburg, agriculture is also one of the main pillars of economic strength. According to that LELF It includes a modern and high-performance structure characterized by sustainable practices and a broad distribution of ownership.
The regional businesses benefit from a strong focus on ecological conversion, the preservation of biological diversity and animal-friendly husbandry. Further incentives and support for the production of regional agricultural products are currently being examined in order to optimally design the value chains.
Honors and awards
Christian Braune is no stranger to the industry. In 2019, he was recognized as the best East German young farmer at the professional competition organized by the Association of German Rural Youth. With solid footsteps left behind, he is expected to represent Brandenburg farmers at various trade fairs and events. His commitment highlights the social role of agriculture and shows the importance of reshaping the connection between producers and consumers.
The festive atmosphere at the harvest festival in Altranft and Braune's coronation symbolize the solidarity and appreciation of the people who work in agriculture. It is an annual highlight that not only celebrates the hard work of farmers, but also brings awareness to the importance of local food and the challenges that agriculture must overcome today.