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Plumpton College launch a new Organic Crop Production Apprenticeship in Spring 2023
There is growing awareness of the environmental, health and social benefits of locally grown fresh food which has led to an increase in the number of new market gardens and community supported agriculture schemes. The growth in this sector is essential to strengthen the UK’s food resilience. Demand for UK growers and skilled workers is also on the rise with less foreign workers available and more people looking to find more rewarding careers working on the land, enjoying the benefits of the great outdoors.
Category: Horticulture
Competency Framework for Wine Industry Launches
Plumpton College launches its new National Competency Framework for wine industry
Category: College News
Trade bakery competition for new and experienced bakers
Plumpton College is looking for the best South East bakers in the industry!
Celebrating Green Careers Week
Last week saw the launch of the first ever Green Career week, which is all about promoting any career that helps to protect and restore the planet.
Green careers are a fast-growing global employment sector with jobs such as...
Successful higher education Open Event
Great to see a great turnout at our first higher education Open Event showcasing our degree courses, facilities and campus.
Welcoming NFU President, Minette Batters
We were delighted to welcome National Farmers' Union, President Minette Batters to Plumpton College.
Minette met students and took a tour of recent investments at Lambert Farm, including robotic milkers, £1.2m pig unit and new...
Catching up with Isaac on return from Agriculture middle year placement
At Plumpton College, our Level 3 Agriculture students have gained invaluable work experience as part of their middle year placement. This work experience increases their chances of employment after completion.
Category: Agriculture
Big wins for Lambert Farm team at the Hurstpierpoint & District Agricultural Association Harvest Supper
Our brilliant Lambert Farm team picked up several awards in dairy, cattle and arable categories at the Hurstpierpoint & District Agricultural Association Harvest Supper last week.
Category: Agriculture
Finalists in Meat Management Industry Awards
We are delighted to be a finalist in the prestigious Meat Management Industry Awards for our Meat Skills Training Facility.
Categories: Agriculture, Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)
Silver medal win for Plumpton Estate sparkling wine
We are delighted to announce we have won a Silver Medal in the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine competition. Plumpton Estate 2017 Brut Reserve, is one of only 147 Gold & 249 Silver Medals that have been awarded in this year’s competition.
Category: Wine Division
Learn more about our history
Since the original 400-acre College farm was bought back in 1919, Plumpton College has certainly seen a lot of changes.
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