Bygholm Landbrugsskole

What Bygholm Landbrugsskole does

Bygholm Landbrugsskole is a Danish vocational agricultural school founded in 1956, operating from a campus at Hattingvej 49, Horsens. It delivers five core programs under the Danish vocational education framework — EUD Landmand, EUX Landmand, TURBO Landmand, Produktionsleder (20 weeks) and Agrarøkonom (40 weeks) — alongside supplementary offerings including AMU hoof-care courses (co-delivered with Dalum Landbrugsskole), FarmerCamp summer camps for ages 11-17, and brobygning bridge programs for grades 8-10. The school combines classroom instruction with hands-on apprenticeship training, leveraging a 160 ha teaching farm with approximately 100 Limousine cattle, modern GPS-equipped tractors, machinery halls and laboratories, and a wholly-owned conference center subsidiary (Bygholm Konferencecenter) that monetizes excess campus capacity.

The school runs as a kostskole (boarding school), drawing students nationwide and serving approximately 400 student-stays annually. Revenue is built on three pillars: government block grants per enrolled student under the Danish vocational education system; student-paid tuition components including a DKK 2,500 deposit, DKK 2,000 study fee, DKK 1,350 book package, weekly boarding/meal fees (DKK 150-350) and optional study trips (DKK 1,200-18,000); and auxiliary income streams from the conference center, horse stabling (DKK 850-1,150/month), FarmerCamp (DKK 1,595/participant) and AMU short courses. Apprentice placement is facilitated through an on-campus jobshop and twice-yearly 'Meet Each Other' networking events with hundreds of farming-business partners.

Bygholm operates as a member of Danske Landbrugsskoler and is governed by a five-member elected board. The school has secured multiple funded development projects — EVECSA (2024-2028, EU), Grobund (2025-2030, Novo Nordisk Fonden), Fremtidens Grønne Landbruger (2025-2028, Villumfonden) and Grønne Proteiner (2025-2026, Plantefonden) — that are repositioning the curriculum toward climate-smart agriculture, biodiversity and sustainable protein production. It runs a staff of approximately 50-60 across teaching, administration, kitchen, project management and farm operations, led by Forstander Lotte Bidstrup Ipsen.

Name

Bygholm Landbrugsskole

Legal name

Bygholm Landbrugsskole

Website

https://bygholm.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bygholm Landbrugsskole is a Danish vocational agricultural boarding school founded in 1956 in Horsens, delivering five accredited farmer and agricultural-economist programs to roughly 400 students annually, supported by a 160 ha teaching farm, conference center, and multiple EU and foundation-funded development projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Agricultural Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Work Exchange & Farmstay Programs (WWOOF/HelpX-Style) (EDAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Vocational agricultural education
• Farming apprenticeships training
• Agricultural leadership programs
• Boarding school agriculture
• Precision farming education

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsens

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a Danish vocational agricultural school, Bygholm receives government funding per student enrolled. The school delivers EUD, EUX, TURBO Landmand, Produktionsleder, and Agrarøkonom programs under the Danish vocational education system. Students receive SU (state education support) during their studies.
2. Board and Lodging Fees: Revenue from boarding school students paying for accommodation and meals. Prices vary based on whether students have an education agreement, age, and distance to school. Non-boarding students can purchase coffee arrangements (150 kr/week) or full board (350 kr/week).
3. Student Activity Fees: Deposit (2,500 kr), study fee (2,000 kr), book packages (1,350 kr), and study trip fees ranging from 1,200 kr (Copenhagen) to 18,000 kr (South Africa). FarmerCamp generates revenue at 1,595 kr per participant.
4. Professional Services and Training: AMU courses (adult vocational education) for claw care and trimming (course numbers 40645 and 49533), offered in collaboration with Dalum Landbrugsskole. Conference center services for external events and corporate functions.
5. Horse Stabling Services: Horse boarding services for students: Box, bedding and paddock for 850 kr/month, or Box, bedding, hay and paddock for 1,150 kr/month

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

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Core offering

Bygholm Landbrugsskole is a Danish vocational agricultural school delivering residential education programs that combine classroom theory with hands-on training on its 160-hectare teaching farm. The school offers five core programs (EUD Landmand, EUX Landmand, TURBO Landmand, Produktionsleder, Agrarøkonom) ranging from basic farmer training to advanced agricultural economics and leadership, alongside supplementary offerings such as adult hoof-care courses, youth summer camps, and a conference center.

Product overview

Bygholm Landbrugsskole is an agricultural vocational school offering a portfolio of educational programs including EUD Landmand (standard vocational farmer training), EUX Landmand (combined vocational-gymnasium education), TURBO Landmand (accelerated pathway for prior education holders), Produktionsleder (production manager leadership course), and Agrarøkonom (advanced agricultural economist program). Supplementary offerings include hoof care courses (Klovkurser), youth summer camp (FarmerCamp), bridge-building programs for secondary school students, and a conference center. The programs combine theoretical instruction with practical apprenticeship training, and the school operates a working farm with approximately 160 hectares of arable land and cattle for hands-on education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• FarmerCamp: Summer camp program for children aged 11-17 years featuring farm activities, machinery, animals, and outdoor experiences
• Bygholm Elevforening

Products and services

• EUD Landmand
• EUX Landmand
• TURBO Landmand
• Produktionsleder
• Agrarøkonom
• Klovkurser (Hoof Care Courses)
• FarmerCamp
• Brobygning (Bridge Building Programs)
• Bygholm Konferencecenter (Conference Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 400 students complete school stays annually as part of their agricultural education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EVECSA (European Vocational Excellence in Climate Smart Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024European project (2024-2028) to promote green transition in agriculture. Danish partners include Asmildkloster Landbrugsskole, Kalø Økologiske Landbrugsskole, Jordbrugets Uddannelsescenter, AU Viborg, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark. International partners from Poland, Finland, Holland, Spain and Italy.
• Videnscenter for Jord- og LandbrugcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBygholm Landbrugsskole is a partner in Videnscenter for Jord- og Landbrug (Knowledge Center for Soil and Agriculture). The center aims to strengthen education and knowledge in the green area with focus on agriculture, horticulture and forestry - particularly green transition and increased use of new technology and digitization in the industries.
• Dalum LandbrugsskolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on AMU courses (adult vocational education) for claw care and claw trimming. Courses (40645 and 49533) are offered jointly with courses held at Bygholm Landbrugsskole.
• Learnmark GymnasiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUX Landmand students receive gymnasium-level education (Danish A, Chemistry B, Mathematics B, Physics C, English B, Social Studies C, Biology B, Business Economics C, Technology C) at Learnmark HTX in Horsens while agricultural training is provided at Bygholm.
• Danske LandbrugsskolercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBygholm is a member of Danske Landbrugsskoler (Danish Agricultural Schools association), coordinating agricultural vocational education across Denmark.
• Jordbrugets Uddannelser (Agricultural Education Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional committee responsible for approving apprenticeship training locations and overseeing agricultural education standards in Denmark.
• Erhvervsakademi DaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing students on the Production Leader education to simultaneously take various academy courses, broadening their education and making them more attractive in the job market.
• 1Drive HorsensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDriving school partnership allowing Bygholm students to obtain car and tractor driving licenses. Theory instruction typically takes place at Bygholm.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asmildkloster Landbrugsskole: Asmildkloster Landbrugsskole in Viborg is a Danish vocational agricultural school delivering parallel EUD, EUX, Produktionsleder and Agrarøkonom programs. Listed as a partner in the EVECSA project alongside Bygholm.
• Dalum Landbrugsskole: Dalum Landbrugsskole is another major Danish vocational agricultural school offering EUD, EUX and Agrarøkonom programs. Bygholm collaborates with Dalum on AMU claw-care courses, making it the closest direct competitor and content peer.
• Jordbrugets Uddannelsescenter: Jordbrugets Uddannelsescenter (JUC) is a Danish agricultural vocational education center covering EUD, EUX and continuing education for the green sector. Directly competes with Bygholm for Danish agricultural students and is also an EVECSA partner.
• Kalø Økologiske Landbrugsskole: Kalø Økologiske Landbrugsskole specializes in organic and ecological agricultural education in Denmark, offering vocational and leadership pathways that overlap with Bygholm's program portfolio. Also an EVECSA partner.

Broad incumbents

• Danske Landbrugsskoler: Danske Landbrugsskoler is the national association of Danish agricultural schools that Bygholm is a member of. Acts as an umbrella body coordinating agricultural vocational education across Denmark and shaping curriculum and policy.
• Videnscenter for Jord- og Landbrug: Videnscenter for Jord- og Landbrug is the Danish national knowledge center for agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Bygholm is a partner in the center, which shapes curriculum and digitalization standards for green vocational education across Denmark.

Emerging players

• EUC Nordvest / Nordic Food College: EUC Nordvest / Nordic Food College in Denmark offers vocational education in food production and adjacent green sectors, overlapping with parts of Bygholm's food and agricultural training. Listed as a partner in the Grønne Proteiner project.
• Erhvervsakademi Dania: Erhvervsakademi Dania is a Danish academy of professional higher education offering short-cycle programs. Bygholm partners with Dania so Produktionsleder students can simultaneously take academy courses, making it an adjacent educational peer.

Others

• Learnmark HTX (Horsens): Learnmark HTX in Horsens delivers the gymnasium-level subjects (Danish A, Chemistry B, etc.) for Bygholm's EUX students. While not a competing agricultural school, it is a structural delivery partner for Bygholm's higher-end program.

Regional players

• Naturbruksgymnasiet (Swedish Agricultural Upper Secondary Schools): Naturbruksgymnasiet refers to Sweden's network of upper secondary agricultural schools, structurally analogous to Danish landbrugsskoler in delivering vocational and academic agriculture education. Comparable across the Nordic market though not directly competing in Denmark.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

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Customer concentration

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