Rural Skills Cumbria

A training scheme covering the whole of Cumbria

The courses, workshops and events are aimed at people currently, or intending to, work in the farming, food and forestry sectors. Anyone over the age of 16, living and working in Cumbria is eligible.

What training is available?

Training ranges from practical vocational courses to business management and leadership coaching. Topics covered include animal health, woodland management, dry stone walling, hedge laying, succession planning, woodfuel production, chainsaw handling, practical farming demonstrations, trailer handling, Information Technology and many, many more!