HE & FE membership
Full membership for all staff on agricultural and
environmental pathways, including farm and
support staff.
Annual engaging and informative CPD events for
staff onsite at the college plus national farm walks,
events, and networking opportunities.
Student membership for all students and
apprentices on the agricultural or environmental
pathways – example benefits include sector
employability skills and pathway advice (CV help,
mock interviews, industry contacts).
Industry links for projects and dissertations –
provide case studies, respondents to questionnaire, farm access etc.
Free phone and e-mail advice to all members
including students.
Annual talks, farm walks, industry relevant events
for students onsite at the college and nationally.
Discount on consultancy work for the colleges and
their farms – e.g. SFI/CS grant applications, general
grant applications, LEAF and management plans,
business development plans etc.
Networking and collaboration opportunities on
grants and projects.
Regular newsletters, resource library and general
sustainable agriculture advice.
Student national farm
management competition
A scenario-based competition
designed to develop employability and HE skills
through a competitive spirit - Included as part of the FE/HE membership package
Designed to encourage and develop;
Research skills
Presentation & Communication
Problem solving
Creativity
Teamwork
Maths & Business skills
Subject knowledge
FE & HE categories
Awards for winners & runner up