Organisations that support farming and growing
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Organisations that support farming and growing
Organisations which support farming and growing
Agriculture and horticulture is supported by a huge number of fantastic organisations - many of which provide grants and schemes to support new entrants.
The ICAP Group
Members of the Industry Careers Action Plan (ICAP) Group are among the most prominent stakeholders and supporting bodies in farming and growing, each with a different remit, approach and range of services.
Levy board, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain to help the industry succeed.
Institute helping those in horticulture achieve their professional goals.
National educational charity connecting children with the land that sustains us all.
UK trade association for the fresh fruit, vegetable and cut flower sectors.
Organisation representing 39 colleges and universities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Provider of courses for the land-based and environment industries.
Organisation dedicated to delivering more sustainable food and farming.
Union representing more thjan 45,000 farmers and growers across England and Wales, covering all sectors.
Organisation broadening young people's horizons through skills development, travel and competions.
Body representing farmers and growers who do not own the land they work.
Agriculture and horticulture's professional body, helping everyone in the industry advance their skills.
Other supporting organisations
As well as the ICAP group, there are plenty more organisations who are committed to helping people develop their skills, careers and businesses in farming and growing, too.
The organisations below are some of these, offering routes into the industry, grants to support development and support for people at all stages in their careers.
The organisations below are some of these, offering routes into the industry, grants to support development and support for people at all stages in their careers.
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MDS provides management training to create a pipeline of capable leaders to work in food supply chain.
The NCS provides careers information, advice and guidance for individuals at all stages of their careers.
Organiser of the Autumn Fruit Show, showcasing the best of British top fruit and those who produce it.
RABI offers guidance, financial support and practical care to farming people of all ages for generations.
YANA supports people working in rural businesses when they are low, struggling or worried.
The Wellbeing Hub
Farmers and growers are also helped by another range of fantastic organisations, ready to help them when times are tough.
Our Wellbeing Hub can help you find out more about the quality services and resources provided by these amazing organisations so no farmer or grower need think they're alone in facing any challenge.
Our Wellbeing Hub can help you find out more about the quality services and resources provided by these amazing organisations so no farmer or grower need think they're alone in facing any challenge.