Poland–Texas Young Farmers Exchange Programme 2026

POLISH Association OF PLANT PRODUCERS                                                                                     

ADVICE  

FOR THE PROGRAM EXCHANGE OF YOUTH AGENTS POLAND – TEXAS 2026  

The programme is aimed at young people who want to link their future to farming. It is intended to provide them with knowledge and experience which will be useful in further work on the farm. The programme is implemented in Poland and the United States. Every year at the same time, Polish farmers go to Texas farms, and young people from Texas come to Polish farms.

Objectives of the Exchange Programme

1. Acquiring knowledge of agriculture, production, agricultural policy and economics, the education system, the history of agriculture and environmental conditions
2. Exchange of information on agricultural policy and practice, research and technology in the European Union and the United States
3. Enhanced cooperation between agricultural producer organisations, universities and administration in Poland and Texas
4. Building good relations and cooperation between Poland and Texas

Objectives of the programme

1. stay on the farm and participation in the daily work and activities of the host family;
2. Gain experience in production, agricultural policy and economics;
3. Participation in meetings with representatives of agricultural organisations, government and local authorities, universities with an agricultural profile in order to deepen knowledge about agriculture and agricultural production in the host country;
4. Learning about traditions, history and culture, visiting historical sites and monuments

Programme implementers and cooperating institutions and organisations, partners

From the Polish side – Polish Association of Grain Plant Producers, SGGW, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża, Agro Business Club            

From the American side - Texas A&M University and the TALL program       

Programme coordinators

Polish - Katarzyna Boczek – Polish Association of Grain Plant Producers

From the U.S. Jim Mazurkiewicz Texas A&M University and the TALL Program

Organisation of the Programme

The planned departure of Polish young farmers : 22 June – 17 July 2026

Duration of the programme: one month

Age required participants: 20-30 years

Subject matter: production of cereals, maize, sorghum, milk, cattle and pigs, horticulture

Education requiredGraduation from secondary or higher education in agriculture

Language requirements:  at least a basic knowledge of English to be able to communicate independently

Welcome: driving licence for cars, tractors and other agricultural machinery 

Other requirements for young farmers

1. Each participant will be required to attend daily classes and live on the farm with the host family.
2. Participants shall not receive remuneration for their work
3. Participants should acquire practical knowledge and experience, so they are expected to be active, engaged and interested. Articles, photos and videos made during your stay in Texas will be welcome.
4. Each host holding shall have one exchange participant
5. At the beginning of the exchange, participants will participate in a three-day introductory programme and at the end of the programme in a two-day summary programme.

Conditions of residence

1. The participant has secured transportation to and from the airport in Texas .
2. Participant will participate in a 3-day introductory training at TAMU State University in College Station (near Austin) funded by sponsors
3. The participant is provided with food and accommodation for the duration of the programme
4. Participant will attend a program summary meeting and dinner prepared by the program organizers in Texas
5. The participant will receive a certificate confirming the participation in the programme
6. Cost categories on the part of the participant
7. Flight by plane
8. Insurance
9. Administrative costs of the programme

The total cost is about PLN 6,000

This cost has been calculated on the basis of costs in 2025 and is subject to change once the cost of purchasing air tickets has been confirmed.

Those who qualify for the programme will receive a written confirmation from potential sponsors that they can use when applying for travel funding.

 Documents to be completed and delivered

1. Application form in Polish
2. Application form in English – paste photo
3. Commitment to host an Exchange Programme participant in 2027
4. Copy of passport (may be provided at a later date)

Please send the forms (points 1 and 2) by e-mail to:  kboczek@wp.pl, and the others (point 3.4) bring to the interview

Job interview

A qualification interview in English for those interested in participating in the Programme will take place in Warsaw on 19 February 2026 at 10.00. The meeting is planned in the building of the National Union of Dairy Cooperatives. Hoja 66/68, conference room on the fourth floor.

Contact

to the Exchange Programme coordinator, Katarzyna Boczek

Tel. 604 477 651 e-mail: kboczek@wp.pl

or President of the Board of the Polish Association of Cereal Plant Producers, Justyna Jasińskia tel: 604 534 094 e-mail: biuro@pzprz.pl

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