20 May 2008

The future is bright for those entering the land-based sector – that was very much the message at the recent open evening at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE.  Over 500 parents, prospective students and friends heard John Fay, CAFRE Director, welcome them to the Campus.

“There are a diverse range of opportunities within agriculture, horticulture and related sectors, and studying one of the many courses at Greenmount Campus is an ideal start for people wishing to pursue a career in these areas.  The land-based sector promises challenging and diverse career paths and each year CAFRE students find satisfying and enjoyable jobs.

Visitors attending the Campus were very impressed by all that they saw but for many it was the informal, friendly atmosphere and the welcome provided by staff and students which impressed them most.

Anyone interested in any CAFRE course at Greenmount, or indeed at the Loughry or Enniskillen Campuses, can learn more by calling freephone 0800 028 4291.

Chesney Rutledge, Maguiresbridge and his father Kenneth discussing the use of the GPS technology in Crop Production with David Dunlop, Ballymoney and Andrew West, Maguiresbridge, current students on the Degree in Agriculture Technology course, during a recent Open Evening for prospective students and their parents at Greenmount Campus.

Craig Anderson, Lifford and Gareth Peoples, Newtowncunningham discussing Further Education courses with Sara McAllen a current final year student on the 3 year National Diploma Agriculture course during a recent open evening for prospective students and their parents at Greenmount Campus