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Farmer CPD

Why Farming Matters — farmer event

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Free

Training for farmers to use the new Why Farming Matters resource to inspire visiting students. Practical sessions; "have a go" activities; a farm tour and a chance to network.

LEAF Education is working in partnership with BASF to reinvigorate the popular Why Farming Matters teaching resource. Training events are being held to support farmers to explore this new resource. You will discover new engaging activities designed to inspire young people. So if you are considering opening up your farm for school visits or LEAF Open Farm Sunday, this will be the training for you.

. https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/leaf-website/WFM-blurb-and-plan-for-farmer-training-event.pdf

Upcoming dates

Not seeing a date or location that suits you? Contact us to run this on-demand

February 2023

Farmer CPD