What's it like to be an apprentice on a dairy farm?
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What's it like to be an apprentice on a dairy farm?
What's it like to be an apprentice on a dairy farm?
We met Adam Mellor, an agricultural apprentice at Halton Farms, to find out how he started his career there and what he enjoys about working on the farm.
Apprenticeships can be a rewarding way to start a career in farming and growing, and there are lots of organisations that are ready to help you start your own exciting journey with one.
Our guide to apprenticeships in farming and growing explains what apprenticeships involve and lists organisations near you that are ready to help you start one.
What would you like in a career?
Asking youself some questions about the things you enjoy and whether you'd like to work in farming or growing can help you identify new opportunities you maybe hadn't previously considered.
Do you enjoy being outside, caring for animals, being part of a team and solving problems? These personal attributes are all crucial to successful careers in the dairy industry!
A career you can develop
The dairy industry offers plenty of opportunities for people to develop their skills, responsibilities and roles further, with a wealth of options on how to specialise later.
Find out more about this in the next step of your experience, as you meet youngstock manager Leah Griffiths.
Next steps
