Oathall Community College Farm
The college's farm was founded during World War II by the head teacher to help the war effort. Today students can take a NVQ Level One in agriculture and in land-based operations (horticulture and farm machinery) and a Level Two Specialist Diploma in environmental and land-based studies,as well as before-school and after-school volunteers in the Young Farmers' Club (YFC). The farm is also incorporated into other subjects, such as mathematics, where students study the growth rates of lambs. The farm's livestock regularly wins pries, including Pig of the Year at the South of England Show in 2008. See also: Oathall farm. For more info visit: www.oathallfarm.org.uk
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