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Careers in Dairy Farming
Published 19 August 09
If you are considering a career in dairy farming, or farming in general, then the websites below should help you research the many options and possibilities open to you.
Click here to download the Nation Farmers Union (NFU) booklet "A life on the land" (PDF)
www.thinkfoodandfarming.org.uk/
Lots of people work in food and farming, doing all sorts of
different jobs. Some of them work with animals, others do very
technical jobs using computers and machinery. Browse our Careers
resource bank to find out more about jobs in food and farming.
www.landex.org.uk
Landex is an association of Further and Higher Education Colleges
with specialist provision in land based and related subjects. All
member colleges use extensive land and estates for the provision of
learning. Collectively they have over 12,000 Hectares of farms,
gardens and estate incorporating a range of commercial enterprises.
Most colleges offer residential provision.
www.lantra.co.uk
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and
land-based sector. We help our industries perform to world-class
standards. By working to ensure people can get the skills and
training development they need.
www.defra.gov.uk/farm/working/index.htm There are four main areas regarding jobs and careers in agriculture - starting out, graduate opportunities, new business and regional assistance. The Defra publication Starting out in farming - a guide to advice and support provides details on how you can start a career in agriculture.
www.connexions.gov.uk
This is the government careers site for 14 to 19 year olds
Agricultural colleges: