Kendal Students Gain Hands-on Experience at Penrith Dairy Farm
Source: dairynews.today
Kendal College's T-level students receive practical training at Mount Pleasant Farm in Penrith, enhancing their skills in agricultural practices.
Kendal College students have been engaged in hands-on training at Mount Pleasant Farm, located in Penrith and operated by Leo Group, as part of their T-level qualifications. According to Samantha Riseborough, a lecturer in agricultural apprenticeships and T-levels, "The second year agriculture T-level students fr om Kendal College have been lucky enough to use the parlour at Mount Pleasant farm, owned by Leo Group, to learn about setting up a dairy parlour ready for use."
This initiative is pivotal for students as it provides essential skills needed in the dairy industry, focusing on activities such as checking filters and setting up bulk tanks. Over the past four decades, Leo Group has acquired numerous farms and significant expanses of land, establishing strong links with the British agricultural sector.
Danny Sawrij, CEO of Leo Group, emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience for young learners, stating, "It is crucial that young people have access to working farms wh ere they can have hands-on experience."
The collaboration with Kendal College exemplifies the integration of academic study with practical application, a vital component for the development of skilled professionals in agriculture.
This initiative is pivotal for students as it provides essential skills needed in the dairy industry, focusing on activities such as checking filters and setting up bulk tanks. Over the past four decades, Leo Group has acquired numerous farms and significant expanses of land, establishing strong links with the British agricultural sector.
Danny Sawrij, CEO of Leo Group, emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience for young learners, stating, "It is crucial that young people have access to working farms wh ere they can have hands-on experience."
The collaboration with Kendal College exemplifies the integration of academic study with practical application, a vital component for the development of skilled professionals in agriculture.
