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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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☀️ Hot weather is forecast for this year's Royal Norfolk Show. Here is some useful information in preparation 🚜 Please remember to: 💧 Bring a refillable water bottle, free drinking water will be available at all toilet blocks and standpipes 🧴 Apply sun cream (free sun cream available at entrances thanks to the Big C Charity) 👒 Wear a hat 🌳 Make use of shaded woodland areas around the site ⌚The Royal Norfolk Show runs from 0700 hours until late evening, and visitors can plan their day flexibly and avoid the hottest periods if they wish Our experienced team, volunteer stewards, vets, and animal welfare specialists are ready to keep visitors and livestock safe throughout the Show. #YourRoyalNorfolkShow #FFDT #RNAA
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☀️ Hot weather is forecast for this year's Royal Norfolk Show. Here is some useful...

📸🌾 Celebrate Women in Agriculture at the @RoyalNorfolkShow 🌾📸 As 2026 marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we're shining a spotlight on the women who are shaping the future of farming, food production, and rural communities. Visit the exhibition or take part in our photography studio. ✨ Women in Agriculture Exhibition 📍 Third Drive ✨ Women in Agriculture Photography Studio 📍 Food & Farming Discovery Trust Lounge Avenue 18 – Stand 393 next to Green Gate #RoyalNorfolkShow #WomenInAgriculture #InternationalYearOfTheWomanFarmer #Farming #Agriculture #WomenInFarming #Norfolk #FoodAndFarming #RuralLife #PhotographyExhibition RoyalNorfolkShow2026
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📸🌾 Celebrate Women in Agriculture at the @RoyalNorfolkShow 🌾📸

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🌾🎉 The countdown is on! Next week, we’re delighted to welcome more than 15,000 school pupils and home-educated children to the Royal Norfolk Show as part of the educational programme delivered by The Food & Farming Discovery Trust, the educational arm of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. We can’t wait to share this year’s Discovery Zone and STEMM Village with visitors. Inspired by our 2026 theme, Mint & Mustard, these exciting areas are packed with opportunities to explore, discover, and be inspired. 🔍 Discovery Zone The hub of interactive learning for young people, bringing food, farming, and the countryside to life through hands-on experiences and engaging activities. 👩‍⚕️STEMM Village Showcasing cutting-edge innovation, careers, and training opportunities in science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine. 🚜 Agriculture in Action Area See farming through the ages with interactive displays of agricultural machinery from the past, present, and future. Whether you're visiting with a school group or family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn from. 📚 Be sure to visit our Education page on the Royal Norfolk Show website and download our Activities Booklet to discover the best places to explore with children at this year’s Show. Join us for an inspiring, educational day celebrating food, farming, innovation, and the countryside. We look forward to seeing you there! #RoyalNorfolkShow #FoodAndFarmingDiscoveryTrust #CultureAndCollaboaration #DiscoveryZone #STEMMVillage #AgricultureInAction #MintAndMustard #EducationThroughExperience #FoodFarmingFuture #RoyalNorfolkShow2026
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🌾🎉 The countdown is on!

Next week, we’re delighted to welcome more than 15,000 school...

🎟️ Free Royal Norfolk Show Tickets for Home Educated Families! Did you know that free tickets are still available for home educated families to attend the upcoming Royal Norfolk Show? This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day packed with agriculture, livestock, food, countryside activities, education, and entertainment for all ages. It's a great chance for children to learn outside and experience one of the UK's largest agricultural shows. For more information and to apply for tickets, visit the education page on the official show Royal Norfolk Show website #RoyalNorfolkShow #HomeEducation #HomeEducators #LearningOutside #FamilyDayOut #Norfolk #Agriculture #EducationThroughExperience 🚜🌾🐄📚
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🎟️ Free Royal Norfolk Show Tickets for Home Educated Families!

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🌾🐄 What a fantastic day we had at Open Farm Sunday last weekend at @oldhallfarm We loved welcoming so many families to this great farm and sharing a hands-on taste of traditional dairy farming. Visitors had the chance to learn how butter is made from cream, getting stuck in with the churning process and discovering just how simple and fun it can be. The best part? Everyone got to take home their very own handmade butter to enjoy! A huge thank you to everyone who came along, asked questions, got involved, and helped make the day such a success. We had so much fun sharing our passion for farming and food production with you all. #OpenFarmSunday #OldHallFarm #FarmLife #FamilyFun #DairyFarming #ButterMaking #ConnectingWithFarming 🧈🚜💚
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🌾🐄 What a fantastic day we had at Open Farm Sunday last weekend at @oldhallfarm...

📒 Calling all careers advisors! 📒 Walk the Careers Trail at this year's Royal Norfolk Show a self-guided route visiting exhibitors who are eager to share more about their business and the career opportunities they offer. Meet employers face to face, explore their industries, roles, and recruitment pathways all in one place. It's a fantastic way to build your employer knowledge and strengthen the advice you give to young people. Download the trail from the education page of the Royal Norfolk Show's website. @tiahnews #CareersAdvisors #RoyalNorfolkShow #EmployerEngagement #Careers
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📒 Calling all careers advisors! 📒

Walk the Careers Trail at this year's Royal Norfolk...

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🐮🍭Get ready for the ultimate family day out!

The Royal Norfolk Show is back, bringing...

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🌿 Open Farm Sunday is almost here! 🌿 We're looking forward to joining the team at @oldhallfarm this Sunday 7th June for a fantastic day celebrating farming, food, and the countryside. Be sure to stop by and have a go at our butter-making activity. A fun, hands-on experience where you can discover how cream is transformed into butter and enjoy a taste of your hard work at the end! 🧈✨ Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or simply curious about life on the farm, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to see you there! 💛 #OpenFarmSunday #OldHallFarm #FarmingForAll #ButterMaking #DiscoverFarming #FarmDayOut
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🌿 Open Farm Sunday is almost here! 🌿

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The Royal Norfolk Show has always been a celebration of the people, places and traditions...

🌿✨ 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! 🌱🌍

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🌾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...