The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of students who completed full-time Levels 2 and 3 courses in Agriculture, Land Engineering, Horticulture and Professional Floristry.
Martin McKendry, Director of CAFRE, gave special thanks to Victor Chestnutt (former outgoing President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union) who inspired the students in his speech and presented special awards.
During his address, Martin McKendry congratulated the Level 2 and Level 3 graduates. He said: “Today marks a milestone in your academic career. The qualifications you have achieved are just a stepping stone on your knowledge and learning It is essential that you continue to keep up to date with new technologies.
“Even if you think your studies are over for now, you have to stay open-minded. Be open to developing yourself and improving your skills and qualifications through higher level study or continuing professional development. CAFRE is there to support you every step of the way.
CAFRE offers education programs to nearly 1,900 students. The courses range from level 2 to Master. Applications can be made now for courses starting in September 2023. Course and contact details can be found at www.cafre.ac.uk
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1. Fall Graduation Celebrations at Greenmount Campus
Julianne Edgar (Kilkeel) received the Dale Farm Co-Operative Award from Paul Reaney (Farm Services, Dale Farm) at the Greenmount Campus Fall Graduation. Julianne received the award for performance in dairy production and was congratulated by Cathy Adams (CAFRE, Speaker)
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2. Fall Graduation Celebrations at Greenmount Campus
Jessica Boyd (Kilrea) received the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs award for the best student in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry. Congratulations to Jessica are Paul Mooney (Head of Horticulture, CAFRE) and his lecturer Anne-Marie Grant.
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3. Fall Graduation Celebrations at Greenmount Campus
he Redrock Cup was awarded to top earth engineering students at Greenmount Campus’ fall graduation event. This year the co-winners were Nathan Morris (Kilkeel) and Mark Cassidy (Carrickroe, Co Monaghan). Congratulating the graduates is Billy Keating (CAFRE, senior lecturer)
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4. Fall Graduation Celebrations at Greenmount Campus
Martin Mayberry (Kilrea) was awarded the Hall Cup for Work Experience Performance by Charles Keys (M Keys Farms) at the Greenmount Campus Graduation Event. Also featured is Joe Mulholland (Course Manager, CAFRE).
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