Get ready to roll up your sleeves and step into the wonderful world of food and farming!
In 2026, we’re bringing back our much-loved Exploring Food & Farming experience, with two exciting dates!
📅 Wednesday 27th May 2026
🍦 Featuring a visit to a local ice cream parlour
📅 Wednesday 5th August 2026
🥩 Featuring a visit to a local butchers
Both action-packed days will start and finish at:
Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5DU
Arrival: 9:00 am (9:15 am start)
Collection: 6:00 pm
So… What’s It All About?
This isn’t your average education day. It’s a full-on, hands-on farming adventure designed especially for young people aged 13-15, who come from a non-farming background.
Throughout the day, participants will dive into real farm life and discover how food makes its journey from field to fork. Aswell as exploring the abundance of careers in this sector.
Expect to:
🚜 Try tractor driving
🌱 Learn about soil identification and soil health
🐄 Get involved in livestock husbandry and animal handling
🍦 Visit a local food producer
27th May 2026 – Ice Cream Edition 🍦
Participants will visit a local dairy and ice cream parlour, where they’ll learn how milk becomes ice cream and even make their own delicious creation to take home!
5th August 2026 – Butchers Visit 🥩
Participants will visit a local butcher’s to understand how meat is prepared, the importance of animal welfare, and how skilled butchery plays a key role in the food chain.
Our Aims
We’re passionate about helping young people connect with where their food comes from. This experience is designed to:
• Build understanding of how food is produced locally
• Teach basic, practical farm skills
• Inspire curiosity about farming the natural world and the careers within the sector
• Make learning interactive, engaging and most importantly fun!
Important Information
This exclusive experience is limited to just 15 participants per date, ensuring everyone gets stuck in and has a truly hands-on day.
The course is free of charge, but participants will need:
• Safety boots (steel or composite toe capped)
• Overalls (provided by the FFDT)
• A packed lunch
How to Apply
We expect a high level of interest, so please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place. Parents/guardians of successful applicants will be contacted directly no later than the 15th May or 24th July, depending on the course date.
27th May
5th August
If you have any questions, Trust Manager Frances Roberson is always happy to help:
📧 info@ffdt.co.uk
📞 01603 731974
Whether it’s making ice cream in May or learning the craft of butchery in August, this is a unique opportunity to experience farming in a way you’ll never forget.
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of food explorers! 🌾✨