Last week I had the great pleasure of attending the 2015 Devon County Show, at the West Point Showground - the 120th year it has been staged and a credit to everyone involved. Even the sun was good to us. Billed as 'Devons big day out' it certainly lived up to expectations.
Amazing displays, cute animals and of course a huge range of trade stands.
However, as with most things this was not just a day out. I was actively trying to promote our outbound Agricultural programme in the USA, a great opportunity for anyone in the farming or landscape and turf management industry. I was fortunate enough to meet Caroline Trude, the Devon YFC County Chairman - we had a great chat and plan to meet again in the near future to discuss ways we can involve Young Farmers in this project.
The general outline idea is to promote a 9 to 12 month paid placement on a large horse/cattle ranch in the USA for Agricultural Training; Agricultural Internship or Land/Turf Management, with plans to extend to other destinations including Australia, Netherlands, France and Iceland - beyond that, who knows! More details are available here 'Individuals Programme' or by contacting my colleague Nadine at The Training Partnership.
I will add a big 'Thank You' to David Shepherd from the FSB who was always hospitable with a seat to rest my legs - with, of course, coffee and biscuits - and was a very good companion for a pasty and a pint at lunchtime.
Already looking forward to next year - who knows, we may even have a stand!
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