The Year of Food and Farming is an industry led campaign (September 2007 – July 2008) to bring together schools, farmers, food producers and many others. It will provide a unique opportunity for young people to find out about the countryside and where their food comes from.

It is a fantastic opportunity for children and young people to learn more about:

• how food is grown, reared or produced and how it gets to the customer
• how to prepare or cook food
• what good nutrition means and how that can contribute to a healthier lifestyle
• what happens on a farm & what life is like in the countryside
• what the countryside can offer in terms of leisure, sports and employment.

As part of our activities we are running a National ‘Schools Challenge’, to design a food and farming learning board game.

We are very pleased to be supporting the campaign and are encouraging all schools to take part.

Questions and answers are available or for further information look at the campaign website www.yearoffoodandfarming.org.uk