Myerscough College Agriculture and Farms

Myerscough College is making waves in sustainable farming education! With a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, the college is spearheading innovative practices aimed at achieving net zero emissions. From hands-on training in regenerative agriculture to state-of-the-art facilities, Myerscough is preparing the next generation of farmers to lead the way in sustainability.

Learn more about our groundbreaking initiatives and how they are shaping the future of farming here https://bit.ly/4cXskwn

Partner Insight: Four Steps Towards Sustainable Farming Myerscough College Farms has now firmly positioned itself as a premier school for sustainable farming... Now, they are attempting to achieve net zero.

The answer is an incredible ⭐6 miles away⭐

That's the distance from our Preston campus to Leyland, and about a 20 minute drive!

Cows are fascinating animals and we are lucky to be able to access live cows at our Educational Partner, Myerscough College & University Centre.

Learn more about our course which uses facilities at Myerscough College here: https://ow.ly/1ZLP50SJShL

An inspirational Myerscough College student has been recognised with a prestigious agriculture award.

Great Yorkshire Show | Yorkshire Agricultural Society

https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/news/myerscough-student-wins-prestigious-agriculture-award/

Congratulations to Vicky Gornall, L3 Agriculture yr2 student who was awarded the Best Agriculture Student at Myerscough College by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society at the Great Yorkshire Show. Well done an excellent achievement.

Here is our Farmers Guardian article highlighting our key learnings from robotic milking transformations at Myerscough College Lodge Farm! 🐮

Partner Insight: How automating milking processes can lead to a much more efficient operation Three key learnings from innovative robotic milking transformations at Myerscough College's Lodge Farm

Agriculture & Countryside FE awards + BBQ 🍔

Well done to all our students who have completed their course this year, and a further congratulations to all our award winning students.

L3 Agriculture 1080 Student of the Year - Emily Brown
L3 Agriculture 540 Student of the Year - Isacc Sanderson
L2 Agriculture student of the Year - Oscar Beard
L1 Agriculture student of the Year - Cassen Beattie Tarney
14-16 Agriculture student of the Year - Aaron Duxbury

Daniel Lawson Memorial Award - Kyle Phizacklea
L2 Agriculture Stockperson of the Year - Daniel Walmsley
L3 Agriculture Stockperson of the Year - William Morphet
Most improved student Agriculture - Alec Blackett
Agriculture Industry Placement Student of the Year Award- Zane Billington
Agriculture Student Engagement Award - Kirsty Robinson
Agriculture Personal Progress Coach Award - D’Arcy Perrin
Inspirational Individual Award - Sky Hawkyard

L3 Countryside 1080 Student of the Year - Heather singleton
L3 Countryside 540 Student of the Year - Sunni Duerden
L2 Countryside student of the Year - Angela Mungati

Most improved student - Countryside - Curtis McKenley
Countryside Industry Placement Student of the Year Award - Emily Cooper Douglas
Countryside Agriculture Student Engagement Award - Angus Walling
Countryside Personal Progress Coach Award - Aaron Evans

Perseverance and commitment Award - Henry Palliser

Did you know, as well as having access to our state of the art facilities on campus in Preston, our veterinary medicine students also have access to Myerscough College & University Centre to experience hands-on animal handling skills across a range of species, including farm, equine and exotic animals, as well as having access to the quality-assured Myerscough farms. 🐄🐍🕷️

Learn more about our courses: https://ow.ly/EPGc50SfzVC

We had a great visit to the Genus bull stud in Ruthin with some L2, L3 and L5 Agriculture students today discussing all things breeding and genetics. Thank you to Chris, Finlay and Philip and Genus ABS for a very informative talk 🐮

🌱Herbal Leys and Nutrient Management Workshop🌱

⏰Wednesday 19th June 10-3PM
📍Myerscough Lodge Farm PR3 0RT

10AM-12PM Herbal Leys
-This workshop will include a walk through the farms Herbal Leys and a talk from Agrovista agronomists and seed specialists.
12-1pm Lunch is provided.
1PM-3PM Nutrient Management
-Principles of Nutrient Management with Agrovista.

For more information and to book please email [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who attended Open Farm Sunday. We had a great time meeting you all, showing off our farm and answering lots of questions. Here are just a few pictures of today’s event.

🐮Final preparations for LEAF Education Open Farm Sunday! 🐮
This Sunday we will be opening our farm gates to the public 10am-4pm.
For more information and to get your free tickets please visit https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/news/open-farm-sunday-at-myerscough/
Our girls will be waiting for you!

Strictly no dogs except guide dogs will be permitted.

🌱Upcoming Meetings SFI 2024 Update🌱

Defra have announced the offer for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 with 102 options available including 23 new options covering, precision farming, agro-forestry moorland and stone walls . It also incorporates 57 options that were in Countryside Stewardship to streamline the application process for farmers.

Please join us in June for a SFI update meeting with Adam Briggs NFU North Policy Adviser.

Blackburn and Burnley
⏰4th June 7.30pm
📍Higher Trapp BB12 7QW

Myerscough College
⏰6th June 7.30pm
📍FFIT Centre PR3 0RT

Food provided please email [email protected] to book your place!

🐮🚜Join us for Open Farm Sunday on the 9th June!

Open Farm Sunday at Myerscough | Myerscough College Myerscough is throwing open its doors in the summer as part of Open Farm Sunday.

❗️HERBAL LEYS MEETING POSTPONED TO 19th JUNE ❗️

❗️HERBAL LEYS MEETING POSTPONED TO 19th JUNE ❗️

As of lunch time today we had low numbers where feedback was silage making next week. We have therefore decided to postpone to 19th June which will hopefully be a better date for farming community.

Farming Community Network FarmWell Breakfast

📍Brock Auction Cafe PR3 0PH
⏰Monday 10th June 10am

Join FCN for a free breakfast with The Rural Task Force and David Singleton as guest speakers at this FarmWell event.
To book on please contact Jackie on 07799 798444 or [email protected]

🐄General Farm Worker Permanent Vacancy 🐑

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Farm Worker at Myerscough Lodge Farm, PR3 0RT.
Average 48 hours per week. 750 acre mixed farm, 190 dairy cows, 200 beef and 1000 lambing ewes.
As a full time, permanent team member the General Farm Worker will be required to complete tasks as directed including but not limited to Dairy, Sheep, Beef and Machinery Operations.
Salary £29,031 - £32,216 plus accommodation.
Closing date 12th May.

For more information and application please visit-
https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/general-farm-worker-permanent/

Lambing time has finished, so the level 2 students are mucking out the lambing sheds. All seems to be enjoying the tractor work 😃

The sun is shining for our Vogelsang UK XSplit Slurry demonstration!
📅 Today and tomorrow 10.30-12.30
📍 Myerscough College Lodge Farm PR3 0RT

Demonstration will cover:
✔️Green bedding & treatment
✔️Machine basics and maintenance
✔️How to apply for a grant

Farmers and contractors are eligible for up to 60% of the cost of slurry separators under the FETF grant. Refreshments and Vogelsang goodies will be provided.

Myerscough welcomes social media influencers to showcase sector-leading agriculture provision | Myerscough College Myerscough welcomed a group of high profile social media influencers this week to showcase the College’s sector-leading agriculture provision.

Job opportunity

Location - Salwick Hall Farm, Salwick, Preston, PR40YJ
3-4 days per week maybe full time
Mixed farm, dairy, beef, sheep, arable & turkeys at Christmas
Accommodation available
Fair pay and conditions
More info please ring Mr Tomlinson on 07947499495 or 01772684666 or email [email protected]

We are recruiting for a number of important new roles as part of a new partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

This project will help to improve the support available to those living with cancer in rural areas; raise awareness in rural communities of the signs and symptoms of cancer; and build referral bridges to and from Macmillan’s services. Find out more about this project here: https://fcn.org.uk/blog/2024/03/08/fcn-announces-new-partnership-with-macmillan-cancer-support/

The new roles, which are supported by Macmillan Cancer Support, are:

• FCN and Macmillan Programme Officer (Wales)
• FCN and Macmillan Programme Officer (England - South East)
• FCN and Macmillan Programme Officer (England - South West)
• FCN and Macmillan Programme Officer (England - Midlands)
• FCN and Macmillan Programme Officer (England - North)
• Admin and Project Support Officer (England - Midlands)
• National Manager (Scotland)
• National Manager (Northern Ireland)

To download full job descriptions or to apply for these roles, please visit our website: https://fcn.org.uk/job-volunteer-vacancies/

Many thanks to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for showing the ag students a car which was involved in a road traffic accident. The car was racing and was travelling around 50 miles an hour in a 30 zone when it clipped the curb, span and hit a tree side on. The driver sadly died in the accident and the two passengers suffered life changing injuries. The car had been modified in a number of ways, including an upgraded air filter and intercooler. The driver had not told the insurance company about these modifications, and as a result was uninsured. The passengers received zero compensation and financial help towards living with their injuries.

Lesson learnt :- do not speed, do not race. Take care when driving. Tell your insurer if you modify your car in any way

Ag year 2 students - good luck in your theory exam this afternoon! You are all great!