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Impact of the Future Farmer Programme: A Year in Review

Strategic Insights

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The School of Sustainable Food and Farming's Future Farmer Programme, delivered with Tesco, has completed its second cohort, providing nine months of training in sustainability, leadership, and profitability. This year's participants have reported making significant connections and learning more than they had anticipated. The programme's impact extends beyond its participants, with the programme's manager, Alex Hardie, citing a personal moment of reflection when hearing from one of the Future Farmers about the programme's effect on their life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Future Farmer Programme, delivered with Tesco, has completed its second cohort, providing nine months of training in sustainability, leadership, and profitability.
  • Programme participants have reported making significant connections and learning more than they had anticipated since their application, with some winning a place on the programme almost 18 months ago.
  • The programme's manager, Alex Hardie, has witnessed the impact of the programme on its participants, with one participant expressing their gratitude for the programme's effect on their life.
  • The programme's focus on sustainability, leadership, and profitability has provided participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their careers.
  • The partnership between the School of Sustainable Food and Farming and Tesco has enabled the programme to provide a comprehensive and industry-relevant education to its participants.
  • The programme's alumni will be equipped to make a positive impact in their communities and industries, aligning with the programme's goal of contributing to the agricultural sector's sustainability and profitability.

Statistics:

  • 18 months: the time frame between application and acceptance for one participant
  • 9 months: the duration of the Future Farmer Programme's training in sustainability, leadership, and profitability
  • 2: the number of cohorts completed by the Future Farmer Programme

Sources:

  • Alex Hardie, Business Development Manager, School of Sustainable Food and Farming
  • Tesco
  • The School of Sustainable Food and Farming's Future Farmer Programme

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