- Location
- Derbyshire
The biggest hurdle is getting onto a farm... If you approach a farmer and ask if they would take on a young person, you will most likely be met with some cynicism. If a young person approached a farmer and said I really want to know more about what you do, it shows a little fire and often they'd get a chance.
Things that annoy dairy employers are:
- constantly looking at your phone
- waiting to be told what to do next
- not asking any questions
- laughing and squealing when a cow goes to the toilet!
- always trying to stay clean (hands are washable!)
Most farmers I know would gladly take on anybody who has a bit of fire in their belly. In my experience, race, sex or anything else doesn't come into it... it is attitude. Fully appreciate that it is a two way street and there are many farmers who are not good people managers.
Things that annoy dairy employers are:
- constantly looking at your phone
- waiting to be told what to do next
- not asking any questions
- laughing and squealing when a cow goes to the toilet!
- always trying to stay clean (hands are washable!)
Most farmers I know would gladly take on anybody who has a bit of fire in their belly. In my experience, race, sex or anything else doesn't come into it... it is attitude. Fully appreciate that it is a two way street and there are many farmers who are not good people managers.