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Our students can go into these careers
Study at Wigfield Farm campus, a working farm and visitor attraction in Worsbrough. Visit the Wigfield Farm campus page and watch our video to get a feel for what it’s like to study at the Farm.
We have over 60 animal species at Wigfield Farm, including a variety of livestock – poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs, llamas, and goats.
You will gain work-related experience as well as going on relevant field trips.
You’ll get the chance to exhibit the farm animals at Wigfield Farms’ yearly shows.
You will learn from experienced agriculture teachers, some of which have their own their own farms.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Studying Agriculture at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Stockperson, Farm Hand, Farm Manager, Agronomist, Production Grower.
Georgia Smith
Agriculture Level 2 Full-time
“The College offers a great agricultural experience at its Wigfield Farm campus. I enjoy working with livestock and machinery; this experience provides me with the skills and knowledge that I need to become a farmer after College and have a small holding or farm of my own.”
Meadowhead School
Emily Hanson
Agriculture Level 2 Full-time
“I chose this College as the course is very hands-on. I love being with the farm animals and working closely with them. Learning skills such as dagging sheep to clean their wool; halter training for safe movement; and administering injections, foot trims and health checks are crucial for achieving my career goal as a Sheep Farmer and owning a farm. ”
Astrea Academy Dearne
Kyle Annable
Agriculture Level 2 Full-time
“I love working with the larger farm animals! It's where I feel most at ease, and I get to learn so many valuable skills that will come in handy in my future farming career. I get to actively participate in tasks like trimming their feet, checking their coats and making sure they're healthy, which is so rewarding.”
Holgate Meadows Community School
Summer Gulliford
Agriculture Level 2 Full-time
“I chose the College to study because I preferred the course and being at the dedicated Wigfield Farm campus. I enjoy working and looking after the animals, trying new things, and learning things I might need in my future.”
Minsthorpe Community College
Macauley Parkin
Agriculture Course Leader
“I enjoy teaching at Wigfield Farm because all the students are passionate about working with animals, and I get to see their development from their first day to the end of the year. Additionally, I love working with the wide variety of livestock species.”
Emily Smith
Agriculture Teacher
“I highly recommend our courses to all students, regardless of background or experience. As someone without a farming background, I understand any initial hesitation. Our programme equips students with vital agricultural skills and qualities needed through hands-on training, expert guidance and essential skill development.”