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Agricultural Crops
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Paul Myhill, Enterprise Manager, Farmcare Limited | "I developed a wide range of skills" | Paul Myhill | View |
| Garry MacDonald, Young Farmer, Caithness & Sutherland | "My Modern Apprenticeship was quite a challenge, but I did it" | Garry MacDonald | View |
Agricultural Livestock
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Leroy Burrell, Veterinary Administration Officer, Bernard Matthews Ltd | "Agriculture is an ever changing industry - every day I face new challenges" | Leroy Burrell | View |
| Matthew Vaughan, Farming Entrepreneur, Powys | "It's hard work, but you get out of life what you put in!" | Matthew Vaughan | View |
| Garry MacDonald, young farmer, Caithness & Sutherland | "My Modern Apprenticeship was quite a challenge, but I did it" | Garry MacDonald | View |
Aquaculture
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Joel Lodge, Assistant Manager, Pembrokeshire Fish Farm | "I love working with fish and being in such a beautiful countryside environment" | Joel Lodge | View |
| Calum George Buchanan, Senior Farm Assistant, Marine Harvest Scotland | "I decided to go into fish farming because I enjoy working outdoors" | Calum George Buchanan | View |
| Sean McCaffrey, Fish Farmer at Scottish Seafarms Ltd | Sean recommends his job to anyone who loves the outdoors and boats! | Sean McCaffrey | View |
Fencing
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Peter Stone, Sales Manager, JB Corrie | "My objective now is to continue to develop my skills" | Peter Stone | View |
| Ian Frost, Managing Director, Newton and Frost Fencing Ltd | "I am fortunate that I work as part of a hard working and dedicated team" | Ian Frost | View |
| Wendy Baker, Director, Baker Fencing | Wendy Baker has been a director of Baker Fencing since its incorporation in 1982 | Wendy Baker | View |
Floristry
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Tanya Atherton, Florist | "I get great job satisfaction when the customer takes time to say thank you" | Tanya Atherton | View |
| Debbie Hughes, Senior Florist and Acting Manager | "I always find that my hard work is appreciated and this is an incentive for me" | Debbie Hughes | View |
| Bob Betts, Field Officer, Teleflorist | "My enthusiasm for work comes from watching people use their skills" | Bob Betts | View |
| Catherine Date, Florist, Flowers International | "I love being a part of someone's big day" | Catherine Date | View |
| Lorna Davies, Floristry shop owner, Perth | "I have the freedom and responsibility of having my own business" | Lorna Davies | View |
Land-based Engineering
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Darrell Collins, NVQ student, Warwickshire College | "In the future I would like to go into design, research or field testing" | Darrell Collins | View |
| Tom Saunders, Area Sales Manager, McCormick Tractors | "I developed an interest in farming during my family holidays" | Tom Saunders | View |
Production Horticulture
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Robert Lucas, FdSc Horticulture | "I'm having a great time and looking forward to a bright future in the horticultural industry." | Robert Lucas | View |
| Ben Turner, BSc Horticulture Student, Writtle College | "This opportunity for varied and contrasting learning has shown me many new and exciting angles on future career prospects" | Ben Turner | View |
| Dr Rosemary Cole, Head of Research and Development, National Herb Centre | "The industry in which I work is very fast moving" | Dr Rosemary Cole | View |
| John Snowball, Nursery Foreman, Newcastle City Council | "Horticulture is an enjoyable and interesting area of work" | John Snowball | View |
| Frank Jackson, Production Manager, Baginton Nursery | "Horticulture is extremely gratifying when you see the finished product" | Frank Jackson | View |
| Jonathan Whittemore, Retail Operations Manager, Johnsons of Whixley Ltd | "I knew I wanted a career that would allow me to enjoy the outdoors" | Jonathan Whittemore | View |
Trees and Timber
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| James Jackson, Chargehand Sawyer, James Callander and Son Ltd | "Opportunities in trees and timber are there if people are willing to work hard" | James Jackson | View |
| Iwan Williams, owner, Iwan Meirion Tree Services | "Getting the right qualifications is important" | Iwan Williams | View |
| John Smith, Design Manager, Stewart Milne Timber Systems | "Trees and timber is a growing industry with lots of potential for growth" | John Smith | View |
| Ivor Davies, Research Fellow, Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University | "I enjoy research and am particularly interested in the use of home grown timber" | Ivor Davies | View |
Animal Care
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Jo Harris, Canine Carer and Dog Trainer, Dogs Trust | "My job is extremely rewarding and fulfilling." | Jo Harris | View |
| James Clifford, Assistant Pet Store Manager, Coventry | "I thoroughly enjoy the customer service aspects of the work" | James Clifford | View |
| Claire Hyde, Dog Groomer and Business Owner, Classic Canine Cuts | "The most satisfying part of my job is seeing happy dogs and happy owners!" | Claire Hyde | View |
| Tracey Evans, Manager, Daisy Bank Kennels | "I love working with people, and of course with the animals" | Tracey Evans | View |
Animal Technology
Equine
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Eric Smiley, Event Rider and Fellow of the British Horse Society | "Working with horses can be an incredibly rewarding profession" | Eric Smiley | View |
| Victoria Whittle, Trainee Instructor, Hinckley Equestrian Centre, Leicester | "The job gave me a lot of responsibility and confidence in my ability. I was able to get a lot more teaching experience and to pass exams I hoped to complete." | Victoria Whittle | View |
| Joanne Richardson, equine student | "Working at different yards at the stud has been a great experience for me " | Joanne Richardson | View |
| Ann Heywood, employee, Lostford Manor Stud Farm | "This course will lead to further qualifications and the lifestyle I desire" | Ann Heywood | View |
| Alisha Lamb, Stud Farm Owner | "My social life revolves around the events associated with the equine industry" | Alisha Lamb | View |
| Catriona Steven, Coach, Gleneagles Equestrian Centre | "I would encourage anyone to take up an equine career" | Catriona Steven | View |
| Jake Woolf, BSc Equine Student, Writtle College | "I am really enjoying my course - it is hard work but enjoyable" | Jake Woolf | View |
| Karl Gray, equine student, Leicestershire | “Doing the course makes you feel good about yourself and boosts your confidence. I am looking forward to completing the course and doing well in my job.” | Karl Gray | View |
Farriery
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| David Seal, Farriery apprentice | "I couldn't bear the thought of sitting in an office all day" | David Seal | View |
| Kevin Willard, Registered Approved Training Farrier | "It is a fascinating profession as everyday is a challenge" | Kevin Willard | View |
| Beckie Mabbutt, Farrier, West Sussex | "I’ve found it very rewarding making so many good friends such as vets, other farriers and owners." | Beckie Mabbutt | View |
Veterinary Nursing
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Sam Godwin, Qualified Veterinary Nurse, Shepton Veterinary Group | "Veterinary nursing is a very rewarding occupation" | Sam Godwin | View |
| Louise Brixey, Student Nurse | "It is a very rewarding career" | Louise Brixey | View |
| Melanie Simmonds, Head Nurse | "Veterinary nursing is a very rewarding occupation" | Melanie Simmonds | View |
| Lisa Lines, Veterinary Nurse | "My nursing post is quiet different from the majority of the nursing jobs at the College and has its own unique challenges and responsibilities." | Lisa Lines | View |
| Kate Nichols, Veterinary Nurse | "As I did not have sufficient school grades to enter directly into Veterinary Nursing training, I began a pre-vet nursing programme" | Kate Nichols | View |
Environmental Conservation
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Norman Georgeson, Trained Assessor, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) | "Working outdoors, even in bad weather, is unbeatable" | Norman Georgeson | View |
| Steven Long, Park Ranger, London Borough of Southwark | "My work has a community focus and requires me to develop a variety of skills" | Steven Long | View |
| Joe Taylor, Head Ranger, Coombe Country Park | "It's an interesting and demanding vocation" | Joe Taylor | View |
Fisheries Management
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Sheila Roderick, Productions Systems Administrator, Scotland | "Four years ago I was a single parent who was looking for a new challenge" | Sheila Roderick | View |
Game and Wildlife Management
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| Ewan McLeod, gamekeeping student | "This course will lead to further qualifications and the lifestyle I desire" | Ewan McLeod | View |
| Andrew Oliver, Gamekeeper, Scotland | "It has to be one of the best jobs you could wish for" | Andrew Oliver | View |
| Tony Rolfe, Gamekeeper | "I gain immense enjoyment from my job, which is always fresh and different" | Tony Rolfe | View |
Landscape
| Title | Text | Contributor | View |
| George Mitchell, Greenkeeper, Newmacher Golf Club | George is keen to progress to the level of Head Greenkeeper | George Mitchell | View |
| Fraser Cochrane, Greenkeeper, St Andrews Bay Golf Club and Spa | Fraser was delighted to retrain for a greenkeeping position at St Andrews Bay | Fraser Cochrane | View |
| Joe Forster, Head Groundsman, Coventry City Football Club | "I find what I do very satisfying and enjoyable" | Joe Forster | View |
| Alison Pringle, Assistant Head Gardener | "In this industry there is always something new to learn" | Alison Pringle | View |
| Kevin Jackson, Greenkeeper, Troon Municipal Golf Course | Kevin's employers have all been impressed by his dedication.... | Kevin Jackson | View |
| Ben Underwood, BSc Landscape Student, Writtle College | "I strongly believe that gaining a degree will put me well on the way to achieving my career goals" | Ben Underwood | View |
| Ben Underwood, BSc Landscape Student, Writtle College | "I strongly believe that gaining a degree will put me well on the way to achieving my career goals" | Ben Underwood | View |
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