A Reaseheath College apprentice in Nantwich starred in a BBC Countryfile programme.
Agriculture apprentice Jason Smith, 21, was joined by presenter Matt Baker as he carried out duties of assistant herdsman at his dairy farm in Middlewich.
The show was part of the popular series celebration of Apprenticeship Week, running from March 9 to 13.
Reaseheath training assessor Anna Hughes also featured on the show.
Jason was selected for the programme from several Level 3 agricultural apprentices who are studying at the Nantwich specialist college.
Anna said: “Jason is an outstanding student who is both hard working and entrepreneurial.
“He is typical of many next generation farmers who are learning their skills at Reaseheath and we had no hesitation in putting him forward to feature on Countryfile.”
The tv crew also filmed on Reaseheath’s campus, following Jason and fellow apprentices in the classroom during a session on cattle genetics with lecturer Jane Richardson.
Students were also filmed using a cutting edge tractor simulator.
Jason is the third generation of Smiths to raise and manage the Pedigree Holstein Bostock Herd at Brook House Farm, which is owned by the Tatton Estate.
The former Sir John Dean’s College student said: “Filming with Countryfile was a brilliant learning curve and great fun.
“I’d like to thank Reaseheath for suggesting me for the programme.”
(Pictured: Presenter Matt Baker joins apprentice Jason Smith and assessor Anna Hughes during filming)
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