The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced a series of informative and enjoyable two day workshops throughout the UK for young sheep farmers.
NSA is committed to supporting the future of the UK sheep industry through young people and for several years has been active in offering events and competitions for young shepherds through its Next Generation programme.
As a further development of this programme, new for 2019, NSA is holding a series of five two-day workshops. The workshops will allow attendees to hear from industry experts, tour selected sheep farms and network with likeminded young sheep enthusiasts, taking home ideas and inspiration to implement in their own business.
Helping to co-ordinate the programme of workshops, NSA Communications Officer Katie James, explains: “For the past five years NSA Next Generation has successfully offered career and personal development to an annual group of NSA Next Generation Ambassadors. This programme has demonstrated the drive and enthusiasm of young people to make a successful career from sheep farming and we are now keen to provide the opportunity of such a valuable experience to an increased number of young farmers.
“Our five, two-day workshops will include talks and advice from some key names in the industry, including leading sheep vets and consultants, and leading research and supply chain companies. Each workshop includes an overnight stay, providing a great opportunity for socialising with fellow young shepherds, as well as some excellent farm visits. We really hope this attractive combination will appeal to next generation farmers looking for some career development.”
The five residential workshops will take place in different locations and offer a different theme, meaning interested attendees can join NSA for more than one training event should they choose. The events are:
- Grassland management – Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd July, Greenmount College, Northern Ireland
- Flock health – Tuesday 6th to Wednesday 7th August, Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- The sheepmeat supply chain – Monday 19th to Tuesday 20th August, Swansea University, South Wales
- Getting started in the sheep industry – Tuesday 17th to Wednesday 18th September, Lee Wood Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire
- Effective lamb production – Thursday 26th to Friday 27th September, Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles, Scottish Borders
Further details and an online booking form can be found at www.nationalsheep.org.uk/next-generation/events-activities/two-day-residential-workshops.
