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We organise a range of events throughout the year including the Discovery Zone at the Royal Norfolk Show and our ever popular Learn about Livestock Project. If you’re a teacher or home educator and would like to find out more about the resources we offer, or about how you can get involved in our upcoming events please visit our What’s on page.

Not only that, we are always looking to collaborate with like-minded organisations to help develop or deliver high-quality educational activities for children and young people. If you are a business or charity and would like to support us by collaborating or becoming an official partner, we would love to hear from you.

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As a small charity, we rely on the generous support of other charitable trusts and individuals and are extremely grateful to all who support our work. Each donation helps us deliver exciting and engaging educational activities to help students and young people learn more about food, farming and the countryside. To become a supporter, please email info@ffdt.co.uk.

Thank you to all the wonderful organisations and individuals that have supported us: Anguish’s Educational Foundation, Chadacre Agricultural Trust, City College Norwich, Clan Trust, D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust, Geoffrey Watling Charitable Trust, John Innes Foundation, The Lugden Hill Trust, The Morley Agricultural Foundation, Norfolk Farmers Trust, John Jarrold Trust, Felix Cobbold Agriculture Trust, Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association and the Thomas Franks Foundation.

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Learn about Livestock 2026

Applications are now open for Learn about Livestock 2026! After 5 successful years, Learn about Livestock is back, giving 20 schools the opportunit...

Agritech careers for a sustainable future 2025

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🌿✨ Final call, applications for the 2026 Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award close this Friday at 5pm! ✨🌿 Do you know an inspiring young professional under 30 working in Norfolk’s land-based sector? This prestigious award recognises the rising stars helping shape the future of our countryside and includes a £1,000 cash prize to support training and professional development. 🏆 The winner will also receive two tickets to the @royalnorfolkshow, where they will be presented with their award by the Bishop of Norwich on Thursday 25 June 2026. 🌱 Who can apply? Employees and apprentices under 30 working in: • Land management • Conservation • Countryside management • Ecology • Climate change management • Forestry management • Horticulture Delivered in partnership with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, this award shines a spotlight on young people making a real difference to biodiversity, natural capital and sustainable land use. Don’t miss out, applications close this Friday at 5pm. Visit www.ffdt.co.uk for more information.
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🌿✨ Final call, applications for the 2026 Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of...

🌱 EXHIBITORS INVITATION: Join the Agricultural Careers Trail at the Royal Norfolk Show 2026 🌱 Help inspire the next generation while showcasing your sector to key career influencers. Together with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, and in partnership with @tiahnews, we are bringing together employers and industry representatives to highlight the wide range of careers across agriculture, horticulture, and allied industries. 🚶‍♂️ The Careers Trail will be a free-roaming, mapped experience connecting teachers, advisors, parents, and guardians directly with exhibitors like you. How you can get involved: 🔹 Represent – Have someone on your stand ready to answer simple careers and labour market questions 🔹 Inform – Share accessible careers info via printed materials or QR codes 🔹 Inspire – Deliver a short 10–15 minute talk in the Futures Marquee 🔹 Support – Pledge support for local schools and colleges (work experience, talks, careers fairs) Your involvement will play a vital role in inspiring future talent and showcasing the breadth of opportunities in the sector. 👉 Be part of it. Inspire futures. Grow the industry. Link in our Bio.
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🌱 EXHIBITORS INVITATION: Join the Agricultural Careers Trail at the Royal Norfolk Show 2026 🌱...

🌾FREE SCHOOL TICKETS FOR THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 🐄 🎟️LAST WEEK TO BOOK SCHOOLS TICKETS!🎟️ Give your students the opportunity to learn more about food, farming and the countryside in Norfolk! Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association & offers FREE admission for school groups and home educated children (including teachers/helpers/adults within allowed ratios). Visit the link in our bio to book your tickets! #NorfolkShow2026 #RuralEducation #EducationMatters #RoyalNorfolkShow #FFDT
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🌾FREE SCHOOL TICKETS FOR THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 🐄

🎟️LAST WEEK TO BOOK SCHOOLS TICKETS!🎟️...

We’re excited to share that we’ll be at @oldhallfarm for Open Farm Sunday this year on Sunday 7th June! 🌿🐄 Come along and join us for a hands-on butter making experience, perfect for all ages. It’s a great chance to learn something new, get a little messy, and taste the results! We’d love to see you there, bring your friends and family for a fun day on the farm. 💛 📸 @bethanyatkinson_photography #OpenFarmSunday #OldHallFarm #Buttermaking #FarmFun
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We’re excited to share that we’ll be at @oldhallfarm for Open Farm Sunday this year...

🌍🌱 Happy Earth Day! 🌱🌍 Today we celebrate the planet that feeds us, sustains us, and connects us all. At the Food & Farming Discovery Trust, we’re proud to help people of all ages learn where food comes from, how farming supports our communities, and why caring for the land matters for future generations. From healthy soils and thriving wildlife to sustainable farming and fresh local produce, every small action can make a big difference. This Earth Day, let’s grow knowledge, nurture nature, and protect our precious planet together. 💚 #EarthDay #SustainableFarming #FoodEducation #ProtectOurPlanet #FutureGenerations
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🌍🌱 Happy Earth Day! 🌱🌍

Today we celebrate the planet that feeds us, sustains us,...

🌾FREE SCHOOL TICKETS FOR THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 🐄 🎟️2 WEEKS LEFT TO BOOK!🎟️ Give your students the opportunity to learn more about food, farming and the countryside in Norfolk! The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association & offers FREE admission for school groups and home educated children (including teachers/helpers/adults within allowed ratios). Visit the link in our bio to book your tickets! #NorfolkShow2026 #RuralEducation #EducationMatters #RoyalNorfolkShow #FFDT
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🌾FREE SCHOOL TICKETS FOR THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW 🐄

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🌾Exploring Food & Farming Days on Wednesday 27th May and Wednesday 5th August 2026!

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🌾Exploring Food & Farming Days on Wednesday 27th May and Wednesday 5th August 2026! These hands-on experiences give 13–15-year-olds the chance to explore where food comes from. From tractors and soil to livestock and local produce. It’s a full day of fun, learning and real farm activities designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. 🐄Highlights include: Tractor driving Soil health exploration Livestock handling Guided farm tours Visiting a butcher or ice-cream parlour Making your own farm produce! Apply now, links in our bio! 📍Easton College, Norwich 27th May and the 5th August 2026 Let’s get stuck in and discover the world of food and farming together!
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🌾Exploring Food & Farming Days on Wednesday 27th May and Wednesday 5th August 2026!

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Thank you so much to everyone who came along to visit our flock at the Foodhall event 🐑✨ We loved meeting you all and hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Now for our competition results… Competition 1 – Guess Clover’s Weight Our lovely rare breed ewe Clover weighed in at 79.75kg! The two closest guesses have been contacted and each wins a £20 Foodhall voucher 🎉 Competition 2 – Name Clover’s Lamb After our social media name suggestions, three names were chosen at random: Lambretta, Fable, and Crumpet. You all cast your votes, and the winning name is… Crumpet! 🐏💛 Thank you again to everyone who took part, we can’t wait to see you at our next event! #Learnaboutlivestock #Flockatthefoodhall #Rarebreeds #Competitionwinners
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Thank you so much to everyone who came along to visit our flock at the...

What an incredible day yesterday at the @norfolk_foodhall 🐑✨ In partnership with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, we were delighted to bring you 'Flock at the Food Hall', a free event for the public. Visitors had the chance to meet our rare breed ewes and lambs up close, making it a truly special experience for all ages. From guessing the weight of our ewe Clover, to voting for the name of her newest lamb, there was plenty to get involved in! The grand ring was buzzing with excitement during hands-on halter training sessions, while talented wool spinners and textile artists showcased the beauty and versatility of wool. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and took part, and also to our wonderful exhibitors who made the day so memorable. #LearnAboutLivestock #RareBreeds #NorfolkFarming #WoolCraft
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What an incredible day yesterday at the @norfolk_foodhall 🐑✨

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🐏 We’re delighted to see so many of you already booking educational tickets for the Royal Norfolk Show it’s fantastic to have such a great response! 🌱 Just a reminder that entries are still open for our two exciting school competitions taking place, a brilliant opportunity for young green-fingered talents to shine! 🌸 Schools Themed Garden Competition 🌸 Design and build a themed garden that celebrates creativity, teamwork, and environmental awareness. These living classrooms will be judged on design, planting, and interpretation, a joyful glimpse into the next generation of horticultural talent. 🥕 NEW FOR 2026: School Growing Competition 🥕 From seed to spectacular! Celebrate seasonal growing, sustainability, and hands-on learning as your school cultivates vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Present your harvest with flair in imaginative displays that tell your growing story. ✨ Both competitions are open to all primary and secondary school abilities. 👉 Visit the link in our bio to register your school. #RoyalNorfolkShow #NorfolkSchools #YoungGrowers #Horticulture #Sustainability #Teamwork #GrowingTogether
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🐏 We’re delighted to see so many of you already booking educational tickets for the...

🐏Our Learn About Livestock Week is in full swing! We’ve been out visiting the schools taking part, giving their students a hands-on, up-close experience with farm life. 🐑 It’s been fantastic to see so much curiosity, excitement, and great questions from the children as they learn where their food comes from and how we care for our animals. More visits to come, stay tuned! 🚜 @clantrustnorfolk @rbst_east_anglia_support_group #LearnaboutLivestock #LAL #Rarebreeds #Handsonlearning
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🐏Our Learn About Livestock Week is in full swing!

We’ve been out visiting the schools...

🌱 What an inspiring day at the @johninnescentre🥕 Today, we welcomed enthusiastic Sixth Form and College science students from across Norfolk for our AgriTech Careers experience day. From robotics and precision agriculture to sustainable energy, environmental science, genetics, human nutrition, functional foods, pharmaceuticals and synthetic biology, students explored just how diverse and impactful agri‑tech careers can be. Through hands‑on sessions, lab tours and conversations with world‑leading researchers and industry experts, they saw how specialists collaborate to create sustainable solutions for global challenges. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, the curiosity, questions and ambition from these young scientists made the day very special. The future of agricultural innovation is looking bright. #AgriTech #AgriTechCareers #SustainableFutures #AgriculturalRevolution
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🌱 What an inspiring day at the @johninnescentre🥕

Today, we welcomed enthusiastic Sixth Form and...

🌾HOME EDUCATION & SCHOOL TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!🐄 Give your students the opportunity to learn more about food, farming and the countryside in Norfolk! Get your FREE tickets to the 2026 @royalnorfolkshow The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association & offers FREE admission for school groups and home educated children (including teachers/helpers/adults within allowed ratios). Visit the link in our bio to book your tickets #NorfolkShow2026 #RuralEducation #EducationMatters
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🌾HOME EDUCATION & SCHOOL TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!🐄

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🌿✨ Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award! ✨🌿 Are you (or do you know) an inspiring young professional under 30 working in Norfolk’s land-based sector? This prestigious award celebrates the rising stars shaping the future of our countryside and comes with a £1,000 cash prize to support training and professional development. 🏆 The winner will also receive two tickets to the @royalnorfolkshow, where they’ll be presented with their award by the Bishop of Norwich, on Thursday 25 June 2026. 🌱 Who can apply? Employees and apprentices under 30 working in: • Land management • Conservation • Countryside management • Ecology • Climate change management • Forestry management • Horticulture Delivered in partnership with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, this award shines a spotlight on young people making a real difference to biodiversity, natural capital, and sustainable land use. 🌟 Previous winner Tom Ewin impressed judges with his leadership in deer management initiatives and his work supporting the UK’s largest deer drone survey bringing farmers, conservationists and landowners together to tackle real environmental challenges. As Bishop Graham said, winners like Tom give “great hope for the future”, balancing food production, conservation and care for creation. 📩 How to apply Submit: ✔️ A letter of recommendation from your employer ✔️ A homemade video (max 5 minutes) introducing yourself, your role, your environmental passion, and how you’re making a difference 🗓 Deadline: 5pm, Friday 15 May 2026 📧 Email: info@ffdt.co.uk (videos via WeTransfer) If you’re passionate about land, nature, and building a sustainable future this is your moment. 🌍💚 Apply now or tag someone who should!
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🌿✨ Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee...

🐑 A fantastic afternoon hosting the teachers from the 20 lucky schools picked for the annual Learn About Livestock briefing! 🚜 A big thank you to the sheep lenders, @threeriverschapelfieldfarmvet and the @rbstrarebreeds for sharing their expertise. We can’t wait to see these teachers lead their pupils into the 2026 Learn About Livestock event! With support from farmers, veterinary professionals, and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, attendees gained the knowledge and confidence they needed to take part in the 2026 programme starting in a few weeks time. Pupils taking part in Learn About Livestock will spend a full week caring for their sheep, learning how to feed, water, and check them each day, understanding behaviour and welfare, and discovering how farmers, vets, and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust work together to protect our livestock. It’s a brilliant chance for young people to build confidence, teamwork, and real‑world knowledge about food, farming, and the importance of rare breeds. #LearnAboutLivestock #NorfolkLambs #HandsOnLearning
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🐑 A fantastic afternoon hosting the teachers from the 20 lucky schools picked for the...

Yesterday we had an amazing time at the @norwichsciencefestival with our mobile classroom! 🚐🔬 We spent the day teaching young people (and their grown-ups!) about the fascinating research of Dr Tim Spector and why aiming for 30 different plant varieties each week can make such a powerful difference to our gut health. From beans and berries to herbs, nuts and wholegrains, it’s all about diversity, the more variety we feed our gut microbes, the happier and healthier they are! 🌱🫘🍓 It was fantastic to see so many curious minds asking brilliant questions and discovering how small changes to our plates can have a big impact on long-term health. Thanks to everyone who came along to learn and explore with us. Norwich, you were amazing! 🙌
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Yesterday we had an amazing time at the @norwichsciencefestival with our mobile classroom! 🚐🔬

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🥞 Pancake Day is just around the corner! This year, why not make your pancakes extra special by choosing locally produced ingredients? 🧑‍🌾🌾 Buying local eggs, milk and flour supports our farmers, strengthens our community, and helps build a more sustainable food system for everyone. Top it with seasonal fruits, local honey or homemade preserves for a truly delicious difference 🍯 Share your favourite pancake recipes with us below and let’s celebrate good food that does good! #PancakeDay #BuyLocal #SupportFarmers #GoodFoodForAll #NorfolkFood #FarmToTable #EatLocal #LocalProduce #Foodie #Pancakes #BreakfastLovers #SustainableEating #NorfolkLife #Foodstagram #InstaFood #SeasonalEating #SupportLocal #FoodPhotography #Homemade #CommunityMatters
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🥞 Pancake Day is just around the corner!

This year, why not make your pancakes...

🌾Amazing to see a team of students from @easton_college representing the UK at AgroChallenge 2026!🚜 This year's challenge will take place between Easton College and the Norfolk Showground in partnership with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association! Come and see some of the events taking place at the @royalnorfolkshow on the 24th and 25th June.
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🌾Amazing to see a team of students from @easton_college representing the UK at AgroChallenge 2026!🚜...

🚜Great to attend the Norfolk Farming Conference yesterday🌾 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, industry experts, and partners from across the region. There were insightful discussions around the future of farming, innovation, sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for our sector. Thank you to the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association and speakers for such a well-run and informative event. @norfolkshowground #NorfolkFarmingConference #NorfolkFarming #Agriculture #FarmingConference #RuralBusiness
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🚜Great to attend the Norfolk Farming Conference yesterday🌾

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect...