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Our first ever college-wide Drop Everything, Speak and Listen
16/12/2022

Our first ever college-wide Drop Everything, Speak and Listen

We've all grown used to communicating online, texting and sending messages - think back to the last time you had a good discussion about a topic.

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Plumpton College launch a new Organic Crop Production Apprenticeship in Spring 2023
12/12/2022

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

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Competency Framework for Wine Industry Launches
24/11/2022

Competency Framework for Wine Industry Launches

Plumpton College launches its new National Competency Framework for wine industry

Category: College News

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Trade bakery competition for new and experienced bakers
21/11/2022

Trade bakery competition for new and experienced bakers

Plumpton College is looking for the best South East bakers in the industry!

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Celebrating Green Careers Week
15/11/2022

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...

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Successful higher education Open Event
14/11/2022

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.

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Welcoming NFU President, Minette Batters
10/11/2022

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...

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Catching up with Isaac on return from Agriculture middle year placement
05/10/2022

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

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Big wins for Lambert Farm team at the Hurstpierpoint & District Agricultural Association Harvest Supper
05/10/2022

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

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Finalists in Meat Management Industry Awards
05/10/2022

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)

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