Did you know that today (Thursday 19 March) marks National Poultry Day?
The celebration began back in 1951 in Versailles, Ohio (USA – not France!), when locals created a one-day festival dedicated entirely to poultry.
What started as a small community event has since grown into a huge annual celebration, attracting over 52,000 visitors to the town each year for a packed programme of food, entertainment, and festivities.
National Poultry Day recognises all kinds of poultry – from chickens and turkeys to ducks – while also highlighting the importance of the poultry farming industry in providing food, employment, and economic benefits worldwide.
If you’re interested in animals or farming, Hadlow College offers a variety of courses that could be the perfect fit.
Our Animal Management courses combine theoretical learning, such as studying animal anatomy and physiology, with hands-on experience in our large, purpose-built Animal Management Unit.
Students take part in every aspect of care and management, from planning animal collections and designing enclosures to daily husbandry within a commercial-standard setting.
To find out more, visit the Animal Management course page on the Hadlow College website.
Our Agriculture courses provide extensive practical training on our working College farms, as well as time in our machinery workshops.
Students gain experience across the farming calendar, from lambing and shearing to ploughing and harvesting, and work with our beef herd. They also benefit from strong industry links with local businesses.
To find out more, visit the Agriculture course page on the Hadlow College website.