New life path: pharmacist becomes a farmer after family fate

New life path: pharmacist becomes a farmer after family fate

in the picturesque Stegemannshof, a district of Prenzlau, there are touching news from agriculture: The Bernhard family has taken a remarkable way after a tragic stroke of fate. In October 2022, Karl-Friedrich, the family's son, was fatal. However, this difficult time also brought with it a new decision that will influence the entire family business. Lena, the sister of the deceased, decided to study agriculture in Neubrandenburg in order to continue the family tradition and actively shape the farm. According to [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/uckermark/nach-barrgem-unfäl- Pharmaker-Wirtin-und-uebernt-familienbetrieb-3722074) Lena has previously completed a pharmacy studies and is now very happy to study natural sciences.

The Bernhard family lives and works with hearts in the farm. On her farm, strawberries are cultivated on about four hectares, with around 80 % of the harvesting of self -pickers being fetched. Here a ton of freshly harvested strawberries leave the courtyard every day, which shows that the family really makes good business. "It is a real challenge under these high temperatures, which can sometimes end the season prematurely," they report. The Bernhards also have an eye on contact with their customers and regularly inform about the harvest times and opening times on their website.

challenges and support in the family business

The meaning of the cohesion is particularly important during this time. While Lena is integrated into her studies and family business, Christian Bernhard's mother takes over the telephone inquiries and helps in the household. A real effort for the production of strawberries! In agriculture, family cohesion and commitment is of great importance. In general, the agricultural room stated that family -run companies ensure that the family is secured and the majority of the income comes from agriculture.

The changing face of agriculture cannot be overlooked. Did you know that in Germany and many other countries the classic family businesses are very declining? According to Destatis, over 90 % of agricultural businesses in the EU only managed with the manager and his family members. So it is all the more remarkable that the Bernhard family has the courage to face the challenges and continue the family headquarters.

an outlook on the future

The Bernhard family draws strength from this and has hope of a positive vision of the future for agriculture in the Uckermark. Despite all the difficulties, they are optimistic and are ready to break new ground. With Lena at her side, the family tradition not only continues, but also modernized. Social media will be on the program in the future to improve exchange with customers and to keep agriculture in the region.

We can be excited to see how the history of the Bernhard family will develop and which new paths they will take on agriculture. After all, the Bernhards not only mastered the challenge in the difficult time, but also opened the door to the next generation.