October 2022

This is the first job of the day at Myerscough College Farms – car park duty! For the past twelve months, (come wind, rain, or shine) we have proudly supported Myerscough College Farms on their journey to net zero and it’s so exciting to see what they’re accomplishing. The Myerscough College Ag Net Zero Challenge supports farm businesses with low-carbon farming practices in line with the Government’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2050 and coincides with the current agricultural transition seven-year phasing out period of the basic payment scheme. Twelve months ago, Myerscough College Farms started its ongoing journey to Net Zero. A carbon audit was completed to determine CO2 emissions from the farm. Mitigating measures were implemented – the results of which were demonstrated at yesterday’s event. Take a look at what’s been going on here https://agnet-zerochallenge.com/!

Sharing an article read elsewhere. I came across this article this morning, loved it, and just had to share it – this article celebrates those characteristics which make up human intelligence. Intelligent people are often celebrated for their creativity, wisdom, and leadership skills. Intelligence is not just about having an excellent brain capacity – there’s so much more to it than that! “According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence: 1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 2) Emotional Quotient (EQ) 3) Social Quotient (SQ) 4) Adversity Quotient (AQ) 1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve math’s, memorize things, and recall lessons. 2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate. 3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time. People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down. A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ. Your EQ represents your Character, while your SQ represents your Charisma. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs, especially your EQ and SQ. Now there is a 4th one, a new paradigm: 4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): The measure of your ability to go through a rough patch in life, and come out of it without losing your mind. When faced with troubles, AQ determines who will give up, who will abandon their family, and who will consider suicide. Parents please expose your children to other areas of life than just Academics. They should adore manual labour (never use work as a form of punishment), Sports and Arts. Develop their IQ, as well as their EQ, SQ and AQ. They should become multifaceted human beings able to do things independently of their parents. Finally, do not prepare the road for your children. Prepare your children for the road.”