United Kingdom-Training Schemes for young farmers.

YOUNG people in farming are being offered £200 training vouchers.

The Cumbria Farmer Network, which exists to promote and aid the farming industry in the county, is inviting applications for the £200 vouchers from any young person aged 16-24.

They can be used towards payment for training courses at many of the training centres within the county.

The applicant, their parent or their employer, must be a member of the Cumbria Farming Network to qualify.

Courses include: managing self-employment, livestock transport, cattle foot trimming, fencing, rabbits and mole control, rodent control, sheep shearing, sheep dipping, first aid, hedge laying, introduction to lambing, welding, trailer handling e.g. when towed behind a land rover (B&E), chainsaws, tele-handlers, pesticides, dry stone walling, vet and med, ATV’s, tractor driving, and cattle AI.

The vouchers have to be used before the end of July.

The vouchers are redeemable at any approved training providers including Newton Rigg College, Westmorland Agricultural Society and John Jones Training & Assessment.

To get an application form or further information contact CFN 01768 868615.