Mathias Klöffel receives Cross of Merit for his work in agriculture!

Mathias Klöffel receives Cross of Merit for his work in agriculture!

On July 18, 2025, Mathias Klöffel, the committed district chairman of the Bavarian Farmers' Association in the Rhön-Grabfeld district, was awarded the Cross of Merit with Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. This honor recognizes his many years of commitment to agriculture and rural areas, as well as his tireless work for the people in his homeland. bayerischerbauernverband.de reports that Klöffel supports agriculture, nature conservation and renewable energies under the motto “Community: Moving People”.

Klöffel has been heading the BBV Rhön-Grabfeld district association for over two decades now, more precisely since 2002. During this time he initiated numerous projects that now serve as role models for other regions. Particularly noteworthy is his commitment to the energy transition in rural areas. He relies on the use of biogas, wind and solar energy in sustainable community projects.

Due appreciation

State Secretary Sandro Kirchner praised Klöffel's remarkable combination of professional commitment and volunteer work during the award ceremony. But it didn't take long for the congratulations from BBV President Günther Felßner and state farmer Christine Singer to arrive. They praised Klöffel's pioneering work, particularly the development of Großbardorf into a bioenergy village. This development is a shining example of how successfully committed people can work for the region.

Another important project that underlines Klöffel's commitment is the founding of Agrokraft GmbH. This supports communities and farmers in establishing a decentralized energy supply, which not only contributes to strengthening regional value creation, but also raises awareness of sustainable practices in rural areas.

The Order of Merit at a glance

For all those who work for the great good of democracy and the well-being of their fellow human beings, the Cross of Merit is a sign of recognition. According to information from Wikipedia, this order had been awarded more than 263,000 times by the end of 2022. The list of recipients shows that numerous personalities from the international community have also been awarded this order, including heads of state and important political figures. Klöffel's award joins a long list of deserving people who have distinguished themselves through exceptional commitment.

The Cross of Merit is not only reserved for prominent personalities, but is awarded to people who have shown remarkable commitment in their community or at the state or federal level. Mathias Klöffel is a prime example of such a personality who actively enriches the lives of those around him and at the same time makes an important contribution to the sustainable development of rural areas.