Measure 1.7a Obtaining Alternative Employment
Measure 1.7a provided funding for farm families to reskill or diversify into other areas of employment in order to obtain an alternative income. Main achievements:-
- 5800 people developed core skills through a change management programme
- 2500 people achieved recognised qualifications
- 174 income generating diversifications were established
- 191 family farm members engaged in income generating diversification projects
- 500 farm family members secured alternative employment following training