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Kaleb opens college’s new rare breeds outdoor farming area
28/10/2021
Clarkson’s Farm star shares his knowledge and experience with students
The unlikely new local star of the Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm visited Banbury and Bicester College’s Broughton Road campus last week.
Kaleb Cooper took a break from his responsibilities at the famous Diddly Squat Farm to officially open the college’s new rare breeds outdoor farming area.
Having been born-and-bred in Chipping Norton, farming is a way of life for Kaleb. He took the chance to share some of his knowledge and experience with students at the college.
Kaleb said: “I’ve been really impressed by everything I’ve seen at the college, with students getting some fantastic experiences working with a wide range of rare breeds.
“I’m passionate about farming and agriculture and it’s brilliant to see young people so passionate about this and hear about all their experiences and be able to give them some pointers and advice.”
Banbury and Bicester College has been building up its animal management provision over the past few years and students studying there can learn to care for animals, create enclosures, learn about animal husbandry and sustainable food production for the species in their care.
Rare breeds at the college include Pilgrim Geese, British Turkeys, Golden Guernsey Goats, and North Ronaldsay Sheep to name just a few.
Nancy Buckley, Director of Career Pathways at Activate Learning said: “It is a privilege to meet Kaleb, who is such a talented and inspiring young man who sets a fine and relatable example to our learners.
“We’re so pleased he was able to take time out of his busy harvest schedule to visit the college and spread his knowledge to the farmers of the future.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam