Germany is the first European country to ban GMOs.  Schmidt as  minister Food and Agriculturer is proud of his country’s history producing beer.  The agricultural sector in Germany emplys 10 per cent of the workforce.  Germany’s famring succeesses are vital to the overall success of its economy.

Germany is one of Europe’s four top agricutrual economies.  It leads the continent in producing milk, pork and potatoes.  Schmidt is committed to shareholder farms and organic farming.

Germany’s efforts at sustainability, its superior beers and cheeses are a matter of pride for Schmidt.