07/09/2026
Ready to level up your farming or smallholding skills - completely free? 🐑🌾
Applications are open for The The King's Foundation Introduction to Farming and Rural Skills programme. Running from 12th October to 27th November 2026 at the MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, this course is built to support the next generation of agricultural workers and countryside stewards.
What’s in it for you?
📜 City & Guilds Accreditation: Level 1, Animal Care.
🚜 Real-world experience: four weeks of hands-on training and a two-week industry work placement.
💰 Zero tuition fees, all PPE provided, and local transport included.
Whether you're looking to upskill, train your workers, or kickstart an agricultural career, don't miss this fully funded opportunity.
⏰ Deadline to apply: 14th September 2026
👉 Apply now or find out more here: https://kings-foundation.org/study/introduction-to-farming-and-rural-skills/
