4 days ago
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- North Wales Chronicle
Glynllifon students join Farming Connect Junior Academy
Elin Wyn Williams, Garmon Powys Griffiths, Gwenllian Lloyd Davies and Lora Jen Pritchard will join the Class of 2025 after being selected from applicants across Wales.
The academy offers a structured programme of training, mentoring and practical experiences for 16 to 21-year-olds considering a career in agriculture.
Lora Jen Pritchard, who studies Level 3 Agriculture and runs her own Dutch Spotted sheep enterprise, said: "I hope the Agri Academy experience will give me a broader understanding of how farms across Wales and Norway operate, and develop my confidence, and I look forward to building lasting connections with like-minded young farmers and inspiring business people."
Glynllifon student Garmon Powys Griffiths (Image: Grŵp Llandrillo Menai)
Garmon Powys Griffiths from Machynlleth, is studying Level 3 Agriculture with Mechanisation.
He said: "I see the Junior Agri Academy as an amazing opportunity to grow my confidence, push my limits and build on my strengths.
"Visiting farms in Norway, a country renowned for its high standard of living and successful farming practices, is an experience I wouldn't miss for the world."
Gwenllian Lloyd Davies, who grew up on a dairy farm in Pwllheli, is eager to gain insight from industry leaders.
Glynllifon student Lora Jen Pritchard with a flock of sheep (Image: Grŵp Llandrillo Menai)
She said: "Being selected for the Agri Academy will enable me to learn from progressive, knowledgeable industry professionals, build lasting connections and friendships and see the latest innovations in practice."
Elin Wyn Williams from Bangor, who has three years of practical experience and works on both dairy and sheep farms, believes the experience will be pivotal for her future.
She said: "I'm confident that my Agri Academy experience will open many doors and help shape my future career pathway."
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The four students met their academy peers at the Royal Welsh Show on July 22.
They will later take part in a study trip to Norway.
As part of the programme, they will take part in residential stays and a work placement, before a final ceremony at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in November.
The Glynllifon campus, which covers 300 hectares of farmland and forestry, is well known for its countryside management and agricultural courses.