Food begins with farming. Equipping our future generations with a balanced and informed insight into where their food comes from, how it is produced, and the impact this has on the natural environment around them, will help deliver a world that is eating, living, and growing sustainably.

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Implementing activities that focus on how food is produced, food sources, circular economy, and sustainability principles the National Primary Competition encourages young people to actively engage with the agricultural industry, shining a light on food production and farming to build a positive relationship with the consumer.

September 2024 – June 2025

LEAF Education invites primary school teachers to register their Key Stage 2 (KS2) students for the "All for Farm, Food for All" national competition with the opportunity to ‘Win an in school workshop and farm visit’ for students during the spring and summer terms.

New for 2024-2025

• Open to years 3, 4, 5 and 6!
• Virtual farm visits!
• New themes ‘sustainable food and farming, future farming and careers’.
• Curriculum linked resources.

This year the engaging journey will explore where our food comes from, the diverse careers in farming, and how we can help protect our environment. Open to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, students will experience virtual tours from four different farms, each offering unique insights into agricultural life.

Additional details:

Timeline

Virtual Event Experience: Each virtual event includes a live, 30-minute tour hosted by LEAF Education specialists, providing KS2 students with a closer look at daily farm operations. These sessions are scheduled in the afternoon (14:15), and allow students to engage in a live Q&A. If joining live isn't possible, pre-recorded tours will be available on request.

1. Farm to Fork: Where Does Your Food Come From? A live virtual tour showcasing the journey of food from farm to plate. Date: 3rd October

2. Careers in Farming. Explore various careers in farming through a virtual tour. Date: 17th October

3. Sustainability: Farming and the Environment. Learn about sustainable farming practices and their impact on the environment during this virtual farm tour. Date: 24^th October

4. The Future of Farming. Activity: Discover the latest technologies and future challenges in agriculture through a virtual tour of an innovative farm. Date: 14th November

Classroom Activities: Following each virtual tour, students will participate in a short, discussion-based activity. These activities are designed to reinforce key learning points, foster critical thinking, and encourage students to reflect on what they've learned.

Resources for Teachers: Teachers will be sent links to carefully selected LEAF resources that can help incorporate the students' learning from the virtual tours into other elements of the curriculum. These resources offer additional activities and lesson ideas to deepen students' understanding of farming, sustainability, and related topics.

Semi-Finals: Schools will be selected for the semi-finals based on their engagement with the virtual events and the completion of associated activities. Semi-finalists will receive an in-school workshop from LEAF Education specialists. Finalists will be chosen based on overall participation and enthusiasm.

Prizes: The winning school will receive a funded farm visit, offering a hands-on learning experience that will bring the virtual lessons to life for your students.

How to Enter: To participate, fill out the simple registration form below.