Baa-rilliant Debut Performances for Agriculture students

Five talented Land Based students showcased their dedication, skills and passion for animal husbandry at this year’s Penistone Agricultural Show, by successfully competing in the sheep showing classes.

Emily Hanson, Harry Flather, Tian Farrell-Rumbelow and Millie Taylor, all studying Level 3 Agriculture, gained their practical hand-on skills through the Level 2 Agriculture course. They were joined by Ashleigh Braisby, an Animal Management Foundation Degree student, who previously completed the Level 3 Animal Care (Practical Skills) course at our Wigfield Farm campus.

The students all competed in the “Best Young Sheep Handler” category for ages 13 to 18. Millie earned an impressive second-place finish, while Ashleigh placed a commendable fourth.

Ashleigh, who is studying for an Animal Management Foundation Degree at Barnsley College University Centre, said: “Coming in fourth was a great achievement, and I was incredibly proud of how far I’d come training Elvis, especially as just two weeks before the show, he wouldn’t walk without food and didn’t like the halter.”

Millie and Flather also showed in the Whitefaced Woodland Sheep Shearling Ewe class.

Macauley Parkin, the Course Leader for Agriculture, added: “This is the first time each of these five students showed sheep outside of the College and we are incredibly proud of their achievements. Their performances were evidence of their hard work, dedication and passion for agriculture.

“Penistone Show was a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, build confidence, enhance their communication skills and network with industry professionals – all of which contribute to their future careers in farming and agriculture.”

We offer full-time vocational courses in Agriculture. For more information and to apply for, visit the Agriculture department page. Alternatively, contact the Information Team by emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.