Engaging, inspiring & motivating young people & wider society to be empowered conscious consumers, to ensure a world that's growing, eating & living sustainably
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Together with @TheAHDB we've created the Carbon Cycle Farm Walk resource, to help secondary students explore how carbon moves through farming systems using real-world examples. A short video guide is also available.
Explore these on @CountryClassrm: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
Together with @TheAHDB we've developed the Assessing Soil Health: Biological Activity resource, which helps secondary learners get hands-on with soil, exploring its colour, smell & searching for roots & earthworms.
🎥Watch the videos & download your copy: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
The LEAF Demonstration Schools Framework brings food, farming & sustainability into daily learning - without starting from scratch.
Created by Education Specialists, it helps schools turn Climate Action Plans into practice.
🌱 Start your journey here: leaf.eco/education/schools
🌱 Turn your farm into an outdoor classroom with 3 new activities for secondary learners, created by @LEAF_Farming and @TheAHDB:
🌱 Assessing Soil Health
♻️ Carbon Cycle Farm Walk
🌾 Estimating Pasture Yield
Plus free videos available.
Access them here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
🌱 Looking for fresh classroom inspiration?
Our new ‘Grow it. Make it. Eat it.’ blog on @CountryClassrm is packed with activities that help students explore food, farming and healthy eating through hands-on learning.
To explore: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
The #WorldFoodDay Poster Contest, organised by the @FAO is calling all young people aged 5-19 to share their vision for this year's theme: "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow."
📅 Submit your entry by 6 November 2026
Learn More: fao.org/world-food-day/conte…
#AgInnovation #LEAF
Open your farm gates. Inspire young minds. 🌱
CEVAS training gives you practical tools & official status recognised by schools & insurers! 80 fully funded places available for some farmers via our Open Your Gate partnership with @TheAHDB
To learn more: ahdb.org.uk/schoolfarmvisits
Already doing great work in sustainability? Let it shine
The LEAF Demonstration Schools Framework helps schools build on existing activities & embed food & farming across the curriculum, while showcasing their commitment to sustainability education.
leaf.eco/education/schools
🎃 Halloween will be here before you know it...
Plan ahead with the FREE Spooky Store Cupboard Science resource! From edible slime to bubbling potions, it's packed with fun, hands-on activities to spark curiosity & bring science to life. 👻
To explore: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
🎥 We could tell you all about the Sustainable You(th) Challenge... but the students say it best.
From exploring sustainable farming to meeting industry experts, hear what this year's finalists learned, what surprised them, and their biggest take away.
#SustainableEducation
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⭐Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all the educators inspiring curiosity & helping young people discover their potential.
We're proud to support teachers with quality-assured resources & places to visit that help create meaningful learning opportunities.
Link available in the comments
Great day yesterday at #FarmMyFood at Tiptree, one of our #LEAFDemonstrationsFarms. Participants explored food production, met sustainable farming experts & gained practical insights. Huge thanks to NFU Mutual Charitable Trust @nfum & Nineveh Charitable Trust for their support.
Our latest newsletter has already landed in subscribers' inboxes - packed with updates, resources & stories from across food, farming & sustainability.
In case you missed it, you can sign up here to be among the first to receive future editions: leaf.eco/leaf-education-news…
#Farming
🌱 From food & farming to climate & nature, sustainability can be a part of everyday learning.
See why schools are joining the LEAF Demonstration Schools programme to embed sustainability across teaching & learning.
💚 Learn more & join us: leaf.eco/education/schools
Looking for fresh ideas to bring food, farming and healthy eating into the classroom?
From growing and harvesting to cooking and healthy eating, this latest @CountryClassrm blog is packed with practical, hands-on activities to get students learning through doing.
🌱 Looking for fresh classroom inspiration?
Our new Grow it. Make it. Eat it. blog is packed with activities that help students explore food, farming and healthy eating through hands-on learning.
To explore: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
#teachers #sustainabilityeducation #newterm
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🌱 Looking for fresh classroom inspiration?
Our new Grow it. Make it. Eat it. blog is packed with activities that help students explore food, farming and healthy eating through hands-on learning.
To explore: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
#teachers #sustainabilityeducation #newterm
“Pupils are receiving a higher-quality curriculum. Staff have developed expertise. Our school has a greater awareness of farming, environment & climate.”
That's what the LEAF Demonstration Schools Framework helps schools achieve.
To join us: leaf.eco/education/schools
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Subscribe to our newsletter for new resources, inspiring stories & ways to get involved!
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#Farming #Education #Learning #GetInvolved
Want to host farm visits with confidence? 🚜
CEVAS training gives you practical tools & official status recognised by schools & insurers! 80 fully funded places available for some farmers via our Open Your Gate partnership with AHDB.
To learn more: ahdb.org.uk/open-your-gate
A weekend of learning, collaboration & connection.
Our finalists explored sustainability in action through hands-on experiences, industry-led sessions & valuable networking opportunities, leaving with new skills, fresh ideas & lasting connections.
#SustainableYouthChallenge
