This isn’t just an apprenticeship; it’s a commitment to learning how farming and nature can thrive together. Here, apprentices gain the practical skills and understanding needed to restore biodiversity, protect our environment and support sustainable rural livelihoods.
Ellie is a past Cumbria Connect Nature Friendly Farming Apprentice and was studying for the Level 4 Countryside Ranger qualification. She did not come from a farming background and so used volunteering opportunities, with the RSPB, to build her CV and skills set.
Work Experience or placement
A new work experience programme is giving Armed Forces personnel preparing to leave or recently retired from the services the opportunity to explore rewarding careers in the dairy industry. The Armed Forces to Dairy pilot offers service leavers the chance to discover the wide range of opportunities…
Job Vacancy
Looking for flexible work that fits around farming, college, or other commitments? Come and be part of one of the busiest and best livestock auction teams in the country. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable livestock drovers to join the team on sale days at Borderway Mart. 🐑 Duties…
Volunteering
If you’d like to get involved with Growing Well, learn all about horticulture from our professional team, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy, active day working outside in a beautiful setting, then why not try a Community Volunteering day at one of our sites. Growing Well is a farm-based mental…
Volunteering
If you feel able to provide compassionate emotional and practical support to individuals within our mental health service and learn about horticulture and work in nature at the same time, we have Support Volunteer roles available at each of our three sites in Cumbria, South Lakes (Low Sizergh Farm,…
The Employer Standards Framework
DfE consultation on GCSE Natural History subject content
Cumbria Business Growth Hub - New grant scheme open for rural businesses
