With some colleges opting out of agricultural training, Sparsholt continues to support students striving for a career in agriculture and agri-business, supplying the industry with its next generation of skilled technical staff and managers.

The 400 acre (158 ha) commercial Home Farm provides real work training for the students and includes:

• a dairy herd with onsite dairy unit and access to differntiated units via partner organisations
• an entirely new pig unit consistent with modern welfare standards
• a new beef barn with efficient handling systems
• membership of the Farm Stewardship Scheme, in recognition of the needs for wildlife habitats

Related Pages

• College Farm and Estate
• Careers in Agriculture
• Courses Available: Agriculture