 Our organic farms network consists of over 100 farms across the UK.
These farms are open to the public and an increasing number run education visits for schools and colleges.
Many farms have a dedicated education officer and can offer a personal service designed to meet national curriculum targets and the needs of your school.
Key subject areas are science, geography and PSHE/citizenship. Visits are aften appropriate for all key stages.
» click on the map to see a list of farms in our 'get involved' section |
Some of the curriculum areas schools can cover on a farm visit are:
- Habitats, adaptation, food chains and webs
- Field work skills and techniques
- Plants and growing
- Humans and other animals, life cycles
- Sustainable management of the countryside.
» curriculum links in detail |
The following information will help make your visit to an organic farm safe, healthy and enjoyable:
» our full health and safety information
» information from the Health and Safety Executive |
Online farm trails...
Why not visit one of our farms online? 16 organic farm trails are available to 'walk' online, accompanied by facts, photos and national curriculum links.
» visit the site
KS3 & 4 teachers...
Find out what's in it for you. Take an online tour of Rushall Farm to find out how useful a school trip to a farm can be.
» visit Rushall Farm's online trail |