https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/skills-trainingSkills & Traininghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-dry-soil-affects-sclerotinia-infection-risks-in-oilseed-rapeHow dry soil affects sclerotinia infection risks in oilseed rapeTue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-dry-soil-affects-sclerotinia-infection-risks-in-oilseed-rapehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/a-level-resourcesA-level resourcesWed, 13 Nov 2024 10:26:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/a-level-resourceshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-east-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resources<h6 data-block-id="a90939d9-92d9-44ef-adb9-36430ccc2fff" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>This event is fully booked.</strong></h6> <h6 data-block-id="a90939d9-92d9-44ef-adb9-36430ccc2fff" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Do you already, or are you considering&nbsp;opening your farm to secondary-aged students wanting to explore sustainability on farm?</h6> <p data-block-id="be1f39be-b746-47de-a3ab-0e2f0da3fe3e">Farmers are invited to attend upcoming fully funded training events, where we will launch and showcase brand-new resources created in partnership with LEAF Education.</p> <p data-block-id="eac16c5d-cd7c-4bb6-8483-fe8a3403a76f">These resources are for farmers who are already, or are considering, hosting and&nbsp;sharing their knowledge with secondary-aged students showcasing sustainability on farm.</p> <p data-block-id="fdc4dd31-49ac-4330-b116-30514148566d">The day will include practical, hands-on activities for farm visits that link to the students' curriculum as well as the opportunity to upskill around working with this age group.</p> <p data-block-id="f49d7b81-2ebb-4040-a187-53ba283d767f">Come along to learn how to deliver these resources and meet like-minded farmers.</p> <p data-block-id="2034cb7b-62eb-41d1-a8ae-3213e4cfe04c">The event is free to attend and lunch will be provided.</p>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:37:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-east-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resourceshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/central-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resources<h6 data-block-id="a90939d9-92d9-44ef-adb9-36430ccc2fff" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Do you already, or are you considering&nbsp;opening your farm to secondary-aged students wanting to explore sustainability on farm?</h6> <p data-block-id="be1f39be-b746-47de-a3ab-0e2f0da3fe3e">Farmers are invited to attend upcoming fully funded training events, where we will launch and showcase brand-new resources created in partnership with LEAF Education.</p> <p data-block-id="eac16c5d-cd7c-4bb6-8483-fe8a3403a76f">These resources are for farmers who are already, or are considering, hosting and&nbsp;sharing their knowledge with secondary-aged students showcasing sustainability on farm.</p> <p data-block-id="fdc4dd31-49ac-4330-b116-30514148566d">The day will include practical, hands-on activities for farm visits that link to the students' curriculum as well as the opportunity to upskill around working with this age group.</p> <p data-block-id="f49d7b81-2ebb-4040-a187-53ba283d767f">Come along to learn how to deliver these resources and meet like-minded farmers.</p> <p data-block-id="2034cb7b-62eb-41d1-a8ae-3213e4cfe04c">The event is free to attend and lunch will be provided.</p>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:33:11 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/central-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resourceshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-west-west-midlands-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resources<h6 data-block-id="a90939d9-92d9-44ef-adb9-36430ccc2fff" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Do you already, or are you considering&nbsp;opening your farm to secondary-aged students wanting to explore sustainability on farm?</h6> <p data-block-id="be1f39be-b746-47de-a3ab-0e2f0da3fe3e">Farmers are invited to attend upcoming fully funded training events, where we will launch and showcase brand-new resources created in partnership with LEAF Education.</p> <p data-block-id="eac16c5d-cd7c-4bb6-8483-fe8a3403a76f">These resources are for farmers who are already, or are considering, hosting and&nbsp;sharing their knowledge with secondary-aged students showcasing sustainability on farm.</p> <p data-block-id="fdc4dd31-49ac-4330-b116-30514148566d">The day will include practical, hands-on activities for farm visits that link to the students' curriculum as well as the opportunity to upskill around working with this age group.</p> <p data-block-id="f49d7b81-2ebb-4040-a187-53ba283d767f">Come along to learn how to deliver these resources and meet like-minded farmers.</p> <p data-block-id="2034cb7b-62eb-41d1-a8ae-3213e4cfe04c">The event is free to attend and lunch will be provided.</p>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:22:11 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-west-west-midlands-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resourceshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/south-west-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resources<h6 data-block-id="a90939d9-92d9-44ef-adb9-36430ccc2fff" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Do you already, or are you considering&nbsp;opening your farm to secondary-aged students wanting to explore sustainability on farm?</h6> <p data-block-id="be1f39be-b746-47de-a3ab-0e2f0da3fe3e">Farmers are invited to attend upcoming fully funded training events, where we will launch and showcase brand-new resources created in partnership with LEAF Education.</p> <p data-block-id="eac16c5d-cd7c-4bb6-8483-fe8a3403a76f">These resources are for farmers who are already, or are considering, hosting and&nbsp;sharing their knowledge with secondary-aged students showcasing sustainability on farm.</p> <p data-block-id="fdc4dd31-49ac-4330-b116-30514148566d">The day will include practical, hands-on activities for farm visits that link to the students' curriculum as well as the opportunity to upskill around working with this age group.</p> <p data-block-id="f49d7b81-2ebb-4040-a187-53ba283d767f">Come along to learn how to deliver these resources and meet like-minded farmers.</p> <p data-block-id="2034cb7b-62eb-41d1-a8ae-3213e4cfe04c">The event is free to attend and lunch will be provided.</p>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:49:01 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/south-west-farmer-cpd-event-for-school-resourceshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/leicestershire-a-level-teacher-cpd-event<h6>Join LEAF Education specialists Bobbie Harvey and Elizabeth Lake for a&nbsp;fully funded&nbsp;teacher CPD day out on farm for the launch of the latest A-level resources created by LEAF in collaboration with AHDB.</h6> <ul> <li>Try out new teaching resources and equipment for both the classroom and fieldwork</li> <li>Enjoy a farm walk led by host farmers/researchers</li> <li>Improve your knowledge of sustainable farming</li> <li>Free resource pack to take away</li> </ul> <p>The event is free to attend and lunch is included.</p> <p>For more information, please email:<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:elizabeth.lake@leaf.eco">elizabeth.lake@leaf.eco</a></p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/education">Find out more about our education work</a></p>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:46:46 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/leicestershire-a-level-teacher-cpd-eventhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/postponed-staffordshire-a-level-teacher-cpd-event<h6><strong>Please note, this event has been posponed.</strong></h6> <h6>Join LEAF Education specialists Bobbie Harvey and Elizabeth Lake for a&nbsp;fully funded&nbsp;teacher CPD day out on farm for the launch of the latest A-level resources created by LEAF in collaboration with AHDB.</h6> <ul> <li>Try out new teaching resources and equipment for both the classroom and fieldwork</li> <li>Enjoy a farm walk led by host farmers/researchers</li> <li>Improve your knowledge of sustainable farming</li> <li>Free resource pack to take away</li> </ul> <p>The event is free to attend and lunch is included.</p> <p>For more information, please email: <a href="mailto:elizabeth.lake@leaf.eco">elizabeth.lake@leaf.eco</a></p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/education">Find out more about our education work</a></p>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:21:26 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/postponed-staffordshire-a-level-teacher-cpd-eventhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-communication<h6>This&nbsp;course is designed to help those looking to develop leadership abilities and move into management roles</h6> <p>The course is an A-Level equivalent programme (Level 3), using&nbsp;<a href="https://www.i-l-m.com/" target="_blank">ILM</a> as the awarding body.</p> <p><strong>Please note that you must be able to attend both training dates: Monday 6 January 2025 and Monday 3 February 2025.</strong></p> <h2>Module 1: Understanding the communication process in the workplace</h2> <p>This Level 3 module is for anyone wanting to improve their communication skills on the farm, or for those wishing to upskill.</p> <ul> <li>Understand the nature and importance of the communication process in the workplace</li> <li>Discover the different methods of communication</li> <li>Learn how to assess the effectiveness of your own communication</li> </ul> <p><a class="cta cta-download" target="_blank" href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/AgriLeader/Leadership%20and%20management%20materials/Agri%20leader%20Understanding%20communication%20in%20the%20workplace%20workbook.docx">Access the workbook for 'Understanding communication in the workplace'</a></p> <p><span>You can also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jexn_1V3gmg" target="_blank">watch the accompanying presentation on 'Understanding communication in the workplace'</a>&nbsp;(YouTube, 9 minutes)&nbsp;by educator, trainer, blogger and mentor Crissey Hewitt, an international philanthropy specialist and MBA candidate at the University of Bath.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>The cost of this course is &pound;350+VAT, which is a subsidised rate for levy payers and covers both sessions.</span></p>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:56:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-communicationhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-leadership<h6>This&nbsp;course is designed to help those looking to develop leadership abilities and move into management roles</h6> <p>The course is an A-Level equivalent programme (Level 3), using&nbsp;<a href="https://www.i-l-m.com/" target="_blank">ILM</a> as the awarding body.</p> <p><strong>Please note that you must be able to attend both training dates: Monday 6 January 2025 and Monday 3 February 2025.</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h2>Module 2: Understanding leadership</h2> <p>This Level 3 module is for those who seeking to develop their leadership skills and abilities, or who aspire to leadership roles.</p> <ul> <li>Get a comprehensive overview of leadership and management</li> <li>Learn about different leadership styles</li> <li>Find out how to motivate and develop a team</li> <li>Develop the skills and confidence to succeed in leadership roles</li> </ul> <p><a class="cta cta-download" target="_blank" href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/AgriLeader/Leadership%20and%20management%20materials/Agri%20leader%20Understanding%20Leadership%20Workbook.docx"><i class="text-ahdb-green far fa-external-link-alt mimic-glyph" aria-hidden="true"></i>Access the 'Understanding leadership' workbook</a></p> <div class="html-element"> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU0g2FRfyEk" target="_blank">Watch the accompanying video for 'Understanding leadership'</a>&nbsp;(YouTube, 12 minutes), delivered by Chrissey Hewitt.</p> <p>The cost of this course is &pound;350+VAT, which is a subsidised rate for levy payers and covers both sessions.</p> </div>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:56:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-leadershiphttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/training-on-offer-for-those-wanting-to-progress-in-pig-industryTraining on offer for those wanting to progress in pig industryThu, 29 Aug 2024 09:18:51 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/training-on-offer-for-those-wanting-to-progress-in-pig-industryhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pig-industry-scholarship-programme-offers-recruitment-opportunitiesPig Industry Scholarship Programme offers recruitment opportunitiesFri, 19 Apr 2024 11:33:55 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pig-industry-scholarship-programme-offers-recruitment-opportunitieshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-training-is-key-in-development-of-stockpeopleBlog: Training is key in development of stockpeopleTue, 02 Jan 2024 09:09:38 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-training-is-key-in-development-of-stockpeoplehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/on-farm-school-conference-brings-students-closer-to-their-foodOn-farm school conference brings students closer to their foodTue, 28 Nov 2023 14:22:10 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/on-farm-school-conference-brings-students-closer-to-their-foodhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/school-farm-visits-support-programme-for-farmersSchool Farm Visits Support Programme for farmersTue, 21 Nov 2023 13:31:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/school-farm-visits-support-programme-for-farmershttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/funding-to-help-farmers-educate-the-next-generationHelping farmers educate the next generationThu, 07 Sep 2023 08:43:05 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/funding-to-help-farmers-educate-the-next-generationhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/advanced-stockperson-workshops-return-to-help-pig-industryAdvanced stockperson workshops return to help pig industryMon, 04 Sep 2023 11:37:08 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/advanced-stockperson-workshops-return-to-help-pig-industryhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/trainers-required-to-deliver-stockperson-trainingTrainers required to deliver stockperson trainingThu, 29 Jun 2023 10:21:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/trainers-required-to-deliver-stockperson-traininghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-plans-afoot-for-stockperson-trainingBlog: Plans afoot for stockperson trainingTue, 23 May 2023 10:31:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-plans-afoot-for-stockperson-traininghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-round-of-stockperson-training-starts-soonNew round of stockperson training starts soonWed, 09 Nov 2022 15:25:54 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-round-of-stockperson-training-starts-soon