Lars Odefey

The Path

Management consulting left a clear mark on the way Lars Odefey works. The habits of that earlier career are still visible in the structure of his thinking: careful decisions, close attention to detail, and a bias toward standards that hold. Since 2017, he has been the founder and operator of odefey & töchter of Odefey & Töchter, carrying that discipline into farming. The shift from consulting to agriculture is less a break than a translation of skills: systems, consistency, and the work of building something durable.

The Work Today

Odefey & Töchter is a daily practice as much as a business. In the Lüneburger Heide, the work requires regularity, responsibility, and close oversight, with organic poultry production placing quality and stewardship at the center. As founder and operator, Lars Odefey remains directly tied to the decisions that keep the farm aligned with its stated principles: how standards are maintained, how the farm’s identity is sustained, and how the operation stays workable over time.

Career - Founder and operator of Odefey & Töchter, Odefey & Töchter, Uelzen, Germany (2017–present)

Signature

Lars's signature dishes include duck and plums. The combination suits the broader logic of his work: seasonal, direct, and built on contrast. Duck provides depth and richness; plums bring brightness and acidity. As a pairing, it points to a style that values balance and clear flavor relationships over excess.

Acclaim

The central achievement in this career arc is the creation and continued operation of Odefey & Töchter. That achievement is practical rather than ornamental. To found a farm and keep it running is to commit to land, labor, and purpose over time. In Lars Odefey’s case, the work reflects both the discipline of his former profession and the demands of the agricultural one he chose to build.

FAQ How did Lars Odefey get started? He founded and operates Odefey & Töchter. What is Lars Odefey best known for today? He is best known for founding and operating Odefey & Töchter in the Lüneburger Heide, Germany.