Getting your farm produce direct to consumers is a great way to cut out the middleman and grow a loyal customer base. We can help you establish a market with advice on direct sales and getting the word out to your customers.
The Farmers Weekly Learning Centre is where you can improve your career prospects and agricultural knowledge through online courses. Gain extra knowledge to progress your career, or top up your qualifications.
Dates: Tuesday 14th July, Wednesday 15th July, Thursday 16th July, Friday 17th July Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm Venue: Online Price: £25 +VAT per day
Could our four-day online business start-up course be the first step to helping you start a business or sustain and grow your new business? Running from 14th to 17th July in the mornings, the course covers all areas you need to consider when starting out on your own. The course has been designed so…
7th July 2026 other dates may become available
Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes. We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with…
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
12-month apprenticeship. Tutor available in Cumbria to visit you in your place of work.
This 12-month apprenticeship is for those in a farm stockperson, hatchery assistant, farm owner (with manager), or relief stockperson role. You will gain the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to comply with poultry industry training requirements. You will gain a Level 2 Diploma…
The Employer Standards Framework
DfE consultation on GCSE Natural History subject content
Cumbria Business Growth Hub - New grant scheme open for rural businesses
