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College cattle graze at Seven Sisters using virtual fencing tech
09/02/2022

College cattle graze at Seven Sisters using virtual fencing tech

Plumpton College are delighted to move some of its pedigree Sussex cattle herd to Seven Sisters Country Park to graze the chalk grassland landscape as part of a new conservation management plan with The South Downs National Park.

Categories: College News, Sustainability, Land Management

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New Farm Manager joins Lambert Farm, Plumpton College
20/01/2022

New Farm Manager joins Lambert Farm, Plumpton College

Plumpton College is delighted to welcome Ian Salmon as the new Farm Manager at its award winning Lambert Farm.

Categories: College News, Land Management

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Plumpton College students and staff fundraise £3.5k for Naning'Oi, a girls' school in Kenya
18/01/2022

Plumpton College students and staff fundraise £3.5k for Naning'Oi, a girls' school in Kenya

Naning'Oi is a primary boarding school for girls in Kenya that provides education and a safe haven to live and grow. The school currently has 320 students enrolled. However, a lack of consistent funding and resources has begun to...

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the English and Welsh Wine Industry - Student Final Year Project
05/01/2022

The Impact of COVID-19 on the English and Welsh Wine Industry - Student Final Year Project

Lucy completed her BA in International Wine Business back in August with a 1st Class Hons and became the top student in her year. Lucy is now working at the newly opened Artelium Wine Estate, looking after their marketing needs and helping to build the brand. Below is a summary of her final year project, along with the major conclusions.

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You don't need to be from a farming background to study agriculture!
05/01/2022

You don't need to be from a farming background to study agriculture!

Agricultural students are very focused on working hard and learning as much about the industry as possible. To study agriculture at Plumpton College, you don't need to be from a farming background. Students come from a variety of backgrounds and locations. Not only do our Agriculture and Land Management courses give students the practical skills to manage livestock and crops. But they also develop knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a bigger picture, exploring the environmental impact of farming and ways to improve farming techniques for the future. 

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Principal's Update - Start of Spring Term
02/01/2022

Principal's Update - Start of Spring Term

Important Information regarding the start of term. We look forward to welcoming you back, Tuesday 4th January.

Categories: College News, Updates from the Principal, Covid-19

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Level 3 Agriculture students share their first term experiences
07/12/2021

Level 3 Agriculture students share their first term experiences

It has been good to welcome the students back onto a full timetable based at college and see them back into the classroom and on the college farm during this academic year.

Category: Agriculture

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Thinking of studying Dog Grooming? Meet a member of the team!
03/12/2021

Thinking of studying Dog Grooming? Meet a member of the team!

We caught up with Linda, Level 2 & 3 Tutor, who's just been teaching our Dog Grooming courses for over a year. Linda comes with a wealth of experience, in grooming for 12 years, theory and customer service skills; including having run her own grooming salon for nine years.

Category: Veterinary

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Become a Butcher apprentice today. Local employers hiring now!
01/12/2021

Become a Butcher apprentice today. Local employers hiring now!

Becoming a Butcher is one of the oldest crafts in the world where innovation meets tradition. It's a role that plays a critical role in the current climate and a role that cannot be replaced with automation.

Category: Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)

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See why our Wine degree students chose Plumpton College
30/11/2021

See why our Wine degree students chose Plumpton College

September to November are exciting months in the Wine Division, with fruit being harvested in our vineyard and processed in the winery.

Category: Wine Division

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