We are the largest residential land-based college in England, in the heart of Gloucestershire on our 360 hectare estate. An exceptional learning environment, using our outstanding facilities where you’ll see theory come to life, adopting a hands-on approach to your education.
At Hartpury University, we're on a mission to develop a talent base of innovative agricultural leaders to address the future demand for skills in the agri-sector. You don’t need to have an agricultural background, you simply need the passion, drive and expertise to make that difference.
Our commercial farm is home to You'll have access to cows, calves, sheep, a dairy bull-beef rearing unit, a 296-cubicle dairy unit, a 30/30 GEA BeTeBe Rapid Exit Parlour, a Racewell HD3 Sheep Handler, machinery workshops, and hectares of arable land. Our land is helping to shape the future of crop biodiversity, as a chosen base for ADAS’s important environmental research plots.
At our new £2million Agri-Tech Centre, you’ll also gain experience of the latest smart farming technologies and have opportunities to collaborate on real-world projects to improve productivity and profitability across the county.
We hope you enjoy our Agriculture themed activities and further explore what Hartpury has to offer.
Interactive Quizzes
Do you have a passion for Agriculture?
Why not test out your knowledge with one of our online quizzes. Simply click on the links below and see how many you can get right.
Why not try some of our worksheet activities?
- Name the parts of a tractor
- Tractor colouring sheet
- Farm scene colouring sheet
- Agriculture word search (Age 7-11)
- Agriculture word search (Age 12-15)
- Where does food come from?
- Match Agriculture key terms
Answers to all of our activities can be found at the bottom of the page.
Scroll through the activities below
STUDYING AGRICULTURAL DEGREES AT HARTPURY UNIVERSITY
Our world population is growing fast, with agriculture being among the major industries that’s changing to support this rise. There’s never been a more exciting time to join this global sector, with exciting and diverse career opportunities ahead.
You'll learn how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable industry - whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist or consultant – career opportunities are diverse.
Industry experience
You'll spend up to 980 hours working in industry as part of your degree, as well as the option to take an integrated placement year. Students work with businesses such as Foyle Food Group, Agrii and NFU, and internationally in New Zealand, Uganda and the USA.
Business and enterprise
Our curriculum is informed by industry, with business management embedded throughout. This makes our students cutting edge, providing unparalleled learning experiences, and ensuring they make the best connections out there.
Award-winning quality
You can be confident that you’ll learn to high quality industry standards. We’re leading the way in dairy herd performance, holding the prestigious Southwest Promar International Milkminder award. Alongside that, we work to strict Farm Assurance regulations, which means you'll develop expertise that's in demand by employers
Want to study an agriculture degree?
Visit us on one of our open days from September 2022
Our agriculture facilities are second-to-none
Emily McCaver - Student experience blog
Hi, I’m Emily and I’m in my final year of my BSc Agriculture degree at Hartpury.
Emily McCaver - Student experience blog
Hi, I’m Emily and I’m in my final year of my BSc Agriculture degree at Hartpury.
Tilly Abbott - Student experience blog
Growing up in rural Suffolk I was always exposed to the farming community and had a passion for animals, but I fell into the agriculture sector. Neither of my parents have agricultural ties but they have always supported me to do what made me happy.
Tilly Abbott - Student experience blog
Growing up in rural Suffolk I was always exposed to the farming community and had a passion for animals, but I fell into the agriculture sector. Neither of my parents have agricultural ties but they have always supported me to do what made me happy.
Joe Goodenough - Student experience blog
I am currently in my third year at Hartpury University studying a BSc Hons Agriculture Degree. I grew up in a small village, outside of Reading. My family run a 500-cow organic dairy farm, milking Jersey X Holsteins for Muller.
Joe Goodenough - Student experience blog
I am currently in my third year at Hartpury University studying a BSc Hons Agriculture Degree. I grew up in a small village, outside of Reading. My family run a 500-cow organic dairy farm, milking Jersey X Holsteins for Muller.
Meet Jacob Anthony, Farmers Weekly: Young Farmer of the Year 2018.
"Hartpury is a great place to be. It’s got everything you need – the extensive facilities, the infrastructure, and the outstanding lecturers.
Hartpury made me feel like I could better myself by being educated there.
I had some of the best times of my life at Hartpury."
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
Hartpury campus boasts its own commercial Home Farm and students are able to experience milking, calving, lambing and rearing and observe and assist with veterinary procedures on the farm.
Our new farm facility at Okle Clifford is also at the heart of a new farm biodiversity project, offering exceptional opportunities for student research.
Every aspect of our specialist campus is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to open the door to their dream career.
Why not explore our 360-hectare specialist campus by taking our Virtual Tour? Click on the hotspots for more information as you tour!
CONTACT US
If you do have any further questions, you can contact us on outreach@hartpury.ac.uk or call 01452 702303.
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