British Wool has extended its shearing training offers for young farmers as part of its collaboration with the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC).
Previously, British Wool offered young farmers an opportunity to attend a beginner shearing course if this was a first-time course.
This year, this offer has been extended to include all young farmers, regardless of level and how many courses they have previously attended.
Young farmers have until March 31 to register for British Wool courses and those interested should contact the NFYFC.
In this sixth year of the British Wool and NFYFC collaboration, a young farmer can get 50% off British Wool shearing courses for the duration of their membership.
This offer includes participation in both machine and blade shearing courses.
These courses will be over two days, covering aspects of achieving a successful shearing season, including the use of shearing equipment and hands-on shearing practice to develop technique.
Shearing manager at British Wool, Richard Schofield, said: “We are once again delighted to be working with NFYFC in extending our training offer to all young farmers.
“Supporting the training and development of the next generation of shearers is important to us at British Wool, and we feel very proud in the quantity and quality of shearers and wool handlers we have here in the UK.
“We look forward to welcoming young farmers onto our courses once again this year and encourage any interested YFC member to contact the NFYFC before the March 31 closing date.”
NFYFC chair Rosie Bennett said:
“The British Wool discount is an amazing offer for members of Young Farmers’ Clubs. We are proud to be working with British Wool and helping to improve the shearing standards.
“It’s important to NFYFC to ensure everyone in our national final has a Blue Seal qualification and it’s even better news that anyone can take part in the training, regardless of their experience in the industry.”
