Founded by Lord Henry Plumb, the Henry Plumb Foundation provides financial assistance and support for those with ideas, enthusiasm and the desire to get ahead.
Great Malvern, England
Joined April 2014
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A fantastic tribute by @Minette_Batters to our late founder, Lord Henry Plumb - broadcast 3.1.23.
Henry did truly lead a Great Life 🙌
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A positive look into the New Year.
Thank you to Coed Coch for having me and @ruthreesphoto
A great example of how @FarmingConnect started off a share farming opportunity and the farm have carried it on with young farmer, Dafydd Owen.
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🧑🎓 We're offering the exciting opportunity to spend your placement year taking part in important game and wildlife conservation research at the GWCT.
Find out more here 👇
gwct.org.uk/about/student-op…
Mentoring can be invaluable for new & young entrants to the industry, and is a key part of our offering at the Plumb Foundation. Get in touch to see if we can help you.
Selling beef and lamb via meat boxes with guidance from a mentor is helping new entrants to livestock farming reap a premium price for their stock 👏👏
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One week until applications close on 8th January!
Looking to develop your agri skills and experience, improve your performance and prepare for enhanced responsibilities as your career evolves?
Take a look at our new Goodall Agri-Development Pathway ▶️ yas.co.uk/goodall-agri-devel…
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How a modern rotary combine harvester works via @CLAAS_Eastern.
Absolutely remarkable machines: from 30+ft of standing crop to grain, chaff & straw in seconds.
Agriculture needs more people to design, drive & maintain such machines.
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Northern farmer? Just days to apply to this training programme👇
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With a lack of young people coming into the auctioneering industry, auction companies are looking at new ways of recruitment and highlight to people how rewarding it can actually be.
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#MartsTheHeart @auctionmarkets #careersinag @JobsinAg #careers
Delighted to see our trustee @wynnbp be recognised! 👏
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Chairman @wynnbp, has been recognised in HM The King’s New Year Honours List and awarded an OBE for services to agriculture and the environment.
Recognition for his exceptional dedication & contribution to global #sustainablefarming.
There are many routes into food & farming 💪
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Unsure of your next steps after leaving school, college or uni? Summer Series allows you to experience a week across many departments at Dyson Farming, from food production to environment and energy production to leisure.
Visit ow.ly/VS3J50Qkvsf
#workexperience #farming
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Agricultural parts supplier #Kramp has launched a fund to support the next generation of farmers and agricultural engineers.
Find out more 👉 farmersguardian.com/news/415…
#nextgeneration #youngfarmer #careers #farmlife #engineer #farmsupport
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Who was Henry Plumb? Why are these lectures so important for farmers?
Find out more here 👉 ow.ly/XQOX50Q9ktZ
Congratulations to our chairman John Thorley for receiving @FarmersWeekly Lifetime Achievement award!
“His commitment to help the next generation and enthusiasm for the work of the foundation has ensured it continues to grow to deliver Lord Plumb’s vision”.
🏆 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 🍾
John Thorley from Worcestershire has been involved in virtually every sector of farming, but it’s his contribution to the sheep industry that will be most enduring.
#FWAWARDS | @AgrovistaUK
READ MORE: fwi.co.uk/farm-life/farmers-…
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🏆 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 🍾
#FWAWARDS | @PropelFinance
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Thinking about a career in agriculture?
A new initiative, Opening the Gate, co-created by @countrysidefund @AldiUK aims to help young people and new entrants enter and succeed in the agricultural industry.
Find out more ▶️ royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/…
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The NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme inclusivity pledge. Applications for the 2024 programme close at 11.59pm on Friday 29 September 2023. Don't miss out!
#YoungFarmLeaders #NFUSYFAP #YoungFarmers
#FutureOfFarming #Agriculture #FarmLife #AgCareer
#Farming
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🌟 Applications are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Calling all young farmers, ag enthusiasts, and future industry leaders🚜The 2024 NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme is officially accepting applications. Head to the link in our bio to apply now! 🔗
#NFUAmbassadors
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The first anniversary of Oxbury Bank’s new entrant scheme has been hailed an industry success after more young people have been given the opportunity to kick-start a farming enterprise
farminguk.com/news/bank-s-ne…
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🙌OFC Inspire Programme open for applications🙌
👇For more information on this wonderful and popular opportunity supported by @TIAHnews and how to apply follow the link👇: ofc.org.uk/inspire-programme
🚫closing date 20 September 2023🚫
#OFC24
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📢Bursaries open today🙌
Awarded to individuals who are actively working in the food, farming, and agricultural sector, or with an evidenced pathway to enter the industry, these bursaries will fully-fund the cost of a ticket to #OFC24.
👇Find out more👇:
ofc.org.uk/bursaries
