Attended the Dairy Academy in Cheshire in the winter of 2012 – 2013

Chris’ background was in computing and mathematics, not coming from a farming background he had always had the dream to find a way into farming – especially the diary sector. He brought with him existing business skills from running his own IT business but the academy helped him take his interest and turn it into reality, by providing knowledge, contacts and support. Read Chris’ inspirational story…

Attended the Peak District Uplands Academy in the winter of 2013 – 2014

James was already working with his father on a tenanted farm and running a contracting business but attending the Uplands Academy really had quite a dramatic effect on his business outlook and what he did next…