Plumpton College Centre for Sustainable Food Farming and Forestry
Recognised by the EU as one of the best Leader+Projects in the South East


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Our courses take place in East Sussex.
At either Ivyland Farm, Netherfield TN33 9QB
Homestead Farm, Netherfield TN33 9QL
The Woodland Enterprise Centre, Flimwell TN5 7PR
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Plumpton College Centre for Sustainable Food Farming
and Forestry

The Woodland Enterprise Centre
Flimwell
TN5 7PR
Telephone
01580 879547

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Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Plumpton
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 3AE
Telephone
01273 890454

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Training in Butchery
be a butcher  
Plumpton College Centre for Sustainable Food, Farming and Forestry
Be a butcher training courses are designed to provide hands on training and take place at an on farm cutting room, at Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex.
Only four delegates per course - book early.
(Course Agendas available here in new window)
CIEH Food Safety and CIEH Cleaning of Premises.
Always check with your Local Authority and EHO that the CIEH Course you plan to attend will be acceptable. Certified courses are regularly run by Plumpton College
Pork
A two day practical Pork Butchery Course.
One day courses in - Sausage Making - Salami Making - Bacon and Gammon Curing. For dates and information please email
Pork Butchery
Lamb
A two day practical course.
For dates and information please email Lamb Butchery
Beef
A part day demonstration. For dates and information please email Beef Butchery
Venison
A one or two day practical course. For dates and information please email Venison Butchery
Poultry Processing
On farm processing of table birds. For dates and information please email.Also offered practical poultry slaughter and rearing table birds.Email Poultry Processing for more information
Sausage Making
A one day practical and hands on course. Learn everything you need to make your own sausages. Read the agenda
Bacon and Gammon Curing
A one day practical course, learn recipes, tips and curing methods for great tasting bacon and ham. Read the agenda
Delegates will be encouraged to return to the cutting room for follow up work shadowing with an expert butcher. A mentoring service can also be provided for the months following the course.

Many of our courses are now receiving grant funding from the LandSkills South East Programme, part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE). If you work in farming, forestry or production horticulture in the South East you may be eligible for 40-70% subsidised course fees. For more information about the eligibility criteria please contact us on 01424 775615 or email RDPE Funding
The LandSkills South East Programme is managed by Lantra in partnership with the Rural Business Advice and Training (RBAT) Network. RDPE in the South East is delivered by the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA) and Lantra.
The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is funded jointly by Defra and the EU European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD): In the South East this is administered by SEEDA.


The Weald Forest Ridge Landscape Partnership Scheme is a three year programme of activity, delivered by twenty different partners and co-ordinated by the High Weald AONB Unit. The Weald Forest Ridge Landscape Partnership scheme is enabling these people to reconnect with their landscape; more easily access and enjoy the Ridge; understand it’s unique natural, cultural and built heritage; take part in caring for it; and leave a legacy for future generations. This funding is to provide professional training opportunities for businesses, landowners and individuals. If you live, work or have an association with the Weald Forest Ridge (WFR) area of Sussex and Kent you could benefit from subsidised training, provided through the Weald Forest Ridge Landscape Partnership Scheme. If you are eligible the full training fee can be reduced by 50%. Please contact us for more details.