What does a Herb Farmer do?

Farmer specialising in cultivation and processing of medicinal and culinary herbs.

What education does Herb Farmer require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Herb Farmer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 46'000, mid ~CHF CHF 60'000 per year (approximate).

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Herb Farmer

Nature & Environment

Herb farmers cultivate medicinal and culinary plants in the Swiss Alps and the Midlands. They process herbs into teas, tinctures, and spice blends, supplying the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries.

Entry

~CHF 46'000

CHF 3'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 60'000

CHF 5'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Herb Farmer

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 46'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands8/10

📈 Career Growth4/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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