Under the motto "Young, colorful and innovative", Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is presenting a diverse hands-on program at Saxony-Anhalt Day in Bernburg's Wachgasse from 5 to 7 June 2026. In the creative workshop "Discovering fields and wine", everything revolves around innovative field crops, regional specialties and the question of how agriculture and viticulture can adapt to climate change.
Which plants will grow in our fields in the future? What is behind the term "superfood"? And what opportunities does the Lower Saale Valley offer for the viticulture of tomorrow?
In the Agriculture Pavilion, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences will be presenting special crops from the Bernburg trial program that have only been grown on small areas so far but have great potential. These include quinoa, amaranth and chia - plants that are known to many as "superfoods". As these crops are heat-loving, they could also become more important in Saxony-Anhalt in the future under changing climatic conditions. Visitors can learn more about the cultivation, use and processing possibilities of these crops.
Participation is also expressly encouraged: visitors can test their knowledge of seeds and Agriculture crops in a quiz. Those who like it hands-on can process oats themselves in an oat crusher to make fresh flakes for muesli. In addition, various products clearly demonstrate what can be produced from the experimental crops - from roasted soybeans to fresh popcorn, which can of course also be tasted.
A second focus is on viticulture in the lower Saale valley. With its teaching and experimental vineyard, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is building on a long regional tradition and researching how viticulture can be successfully carried out on the slopes of the lower Saale under today's climatic conditions. Visitors can gain an insight into current research findings and taste regional specialties at the same time. Among other things, wine spritzers, typical regional wines and a newly developed Bernburg liqueur wine are on offer. A fine herbal liqueur will also be available from the experimental distillery.
Ten creative workshops on the banks of the Saale
A total of ten creative workshops are waiting to be discovered in Wachgasse. They pick up on the various subject areas of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and invite visitors to join in. How are new foods created? How is water turned into energy? How do landscape architects work? How can biotechnological processes be represented digitally? We will be exploring these and other questions on the banks of the Saale. We look forward to welcoming you on site.
