The college has campuses across Scotland including Craibstone, near Aberdeen.
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has pledged to encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK farming industry.
The college has signed the Agrespect pledge to “stand against prejudice and support rural LGBTQ+ diversity, inclusion and enablement”.
Agrespect is a body set up by farmers, which supports LGBTQ+ people living and working in rural communities.
“We are very proud to sign this Agrespect pledge, recognising the diversity among our colleagues and students,” said SRUC chief executive and principal Professor Wayne Powell.
“As an organisation, we are committed to equality and diversity and we look forward to working with Agrespect to ensure SRUC is a welcoming place for everyone, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.”
Matt Naylor from Agrespect welcomed SRUC signing the pledge and said: “There are so many fulfilling opportunities for young people in the food and farming industry and we want everyone feel that they are a welcome, valued and integral part of it.”
