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Farmer Training & Support
Learn how you can join in to equip future generations with balanced and informed insight into food production, farming and the environment.
Why should farmers get involved with our education work?
Inspire the next generation and strengthen the connection between farming, food and the public. By welcoming young people onto your farm or sharing your experience in the classroom, you can bring farming to life, build understanding of how food is produced and help shape more informed future consumers.
You do not need teaching experience to make a difference. We provide the training, practical resources and ongoing support you need to deliver safe, engaging activities with confidence. All while creating rewarding connections with your local community and championing the vital role of farming.
How to get started
There are loads of ways to connect your farm with the classroom and help children experience food, farming and the countryside. Whether you're completely new or are looking for fresh ideas, LEAF is here to help.
Reach out to the team at education@leaf.eco
Get your CEVAS training accreditation
Sign up to Countryside Classroom
Take advantage of our networking opportunities
Get involved with Open Farm Sunday!
After 2 years, you could advance and achieve CEVAS Plus
“Absolutely fantastic workshop, lots of ideas and inspiration. I can’t wait to work with secondary schools to deliver on my farm.” Farmer
Training & CEVAS
Knowing how to start hosting farm visits can be daunting but we’re here to help. On behalf of the Access To Farms partnership, LEAF manage CEVAS (the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme). CEVAS training gives farmers the tools, knowledge and practical guidance needed to host safe and impactful farm visits.
You will learn how to:
Get started with hosting children & young people on your farm
Communicate effectively with both teachers and pupils
Identify learning opportunities in the school curriculum
Plan talks gauged at the right level for any age group
Prepare for those awkward questions
Tailor visits to different school age children
Prepare risk assessments
“I learnt lots about how I can support young people and wildlife, and connecting this to sustainable farming.” Farmer
Networking Opportunities
Want to connect with likeminded farmers, or find support from your local LEAF Education Specialist?
Why not attend our free networking meeting in your region?
Open Your Gate Campaign
The Open Your Gate campaign aims to help create one million on-farm learning experiences for children by 2031. We’ve joined forces with AHDB to give help and support for farmers to host visits with confidence so together we can achieve this ambitious goal.
Together, we can bring young people closer to farming – turning real on-farm experiences into lasting understanding and future choices. By opening your gates today, you can give children a real understanding of food, farming and the people behind British agriculture.
Nobody tells the story of British farming better than the people living it every day.
To make hosting farm visits easy and a pleasure, AHDB and LEAF are giving 80 farmers the chance to take part in the School Farm Visits Support programme. The programme, which includes fully funded CEVAS training, gives the knowledge and guidance needed to plan and deliver safe, high-quality and engaging farm visits. Learn more about the School Farm Visits Programme.