Feedback from users

This year was our first time using the Lambing List. It was very useful to have help and nice to be able to help people learn about the job. Especially as I mostly have native and rare breeds so it is different from most farm experiences. Will be back next year.

- April 2026

We have been very successful over the last four years using the NSA Lambing List.  

We put together details of the flock, location, farm type and dates that we will be lambing and post it on the list.

We take two or three students for one or two weeks over a four week period and although we don’t pay them we provide food and accommodation.

They help with everything during lambing from mucking out to delivering lambs and looking after the orphaned lambs.  They learn very quickly and soon adapt to life on the farm.

- September 2025

We have had a lovely lad with us for the 4 weeks of lambing, he has learnt on the job so to speak as he had no previous experience. We have been pleased that we got a placement through your lambing list.

- April 2026

The lambing list is a great service and one I use every year.

We have been very lucky with all the students we have had to help with lambing, all from the list. This year we have 7 different students from different universities, and we look forward to welcoming more over the next few weeks.

- March 2025

Just wanted to let you know that the grazing list has helped me connect with a landowner and we now have sheep and cattle on his 30 acre holding.

As a first generation young farmer, finding grazing land can be challenging, so this has really helped and would not of happened without the NSA.

- June 2026

The Lambing List worked for me. Three lovely people.

- April 2026