The Countryside Educational Accreditation Scheme (CEVAS), which is managed by Farm and Countryside Education (FACE), are proud to report that a recent survey has revealed that around half a million young people are able to visit a farm every year through their trained farmers!
It is an often quoted failing of modern society that young people are disconnected from the sources of their food and lacking a connection with nature. Through the hard work and determination of FACE and CEVAS in their 13 year history, many thousands of children have had a chance to experience the world of agriculture first hand.
As a result of this truly inspiring news CEVAS is offering top up sessions for those farmers wanting further help and advice on becoming the best possible educators offering the most up to date resources and information to support visits.
Farmer & Grower magazine said:
“FACE’s regional co-ordinator Bobbie Harvey provided practical advice and wowed everyone with her suggestions for activities including turning the children into a moving, noise-making facsimile of a combine harvester.”
In addition to the traditional CEVAS accredited course, there are also tailored training packages. The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society in partnership with the NFU Lincolnshire delivers just such a package, by encouraging farmers to take their tractors into schools. Pupils then have the opportunity to see the equipment close up, learn about how complex and technical they are, in addition to talking about food production.
‘Autumn Activities’ is the second in a series of e-booklets planned by FACE which includes a range of resources such as recipes, literacy challenges and colour hunts. You can also collect a poster from your regional coordinator on ‘Harvesting Energy’ which looks at how energy is farmed, from wind turbines to biomass on British farms.
FACE has created a timeline to celebrate fifteen years, allowing you to see everything they have achieved since their inception in 2001. There is also a wealth of resources available from the FACE archives.
Inspired you to visit a farm or explore the world of agriculture and food production with you class? Plan your trip with our trip planning system and be fully informed as to the danger of the farm yard with our risk assessment guidance.
