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SUMMARY:Agriculture Unlocked - East Norfolk Sixth form College
DESCRIPTION:These great events involve us going into schools and sixth forms with industry and educational stands\, machinery and livestock. With talks and hands on activities from industry professionals. \nThe aim to introduce students of all ages into the world of agriculture\, so they can explore how many of their subjects connect to food production in unique and vital ways.
URL:https://ffdt.co.uk/event/agriculture-unlocked-east-coast-sixthform/
LOCATION:Norfolk
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SUMMARY:AgriFest - Grow your future
DESCRIPTION:Employers are invited across agriculture and related industries to be part of AgriFest 2026 – an inspiring event connecting businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk with the next generation of talent. \n📅 Thursday 22 October 2026\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n📍 Norfolk Showground Events Centre\, Norwich \nAgriFest brings together students\, job seekers\, educators\, and industry professionals for a dynamic day of discovery\, hands-on experiences\, and real connections. \n🚜 Why get involved? \n✅ Promote your organisation to an engaged audience\n✅ Meet potential future employees and apprentices\n✅ Showcase your work through interactive demos\n✅ Strengthen your brand within the regional agriculture community \nWhether you’re recruiting\, raising awareness\, or inspiring the workforce of tomorrow\, this is your chance to make a real impact. \nThe focus is very much “Field to Fork”\, so we’re welcoming participation from all sectors including agriculture and horticulture\, food production and processing\, hospitality and catering\, supermarkets and retail\, logistics\, transport and warehousing\, as well as finance\, business support\, professional services\, to name a few. \nThis is an opportunity to highlight the wide variety of roles available across sectors. \n💡 Exhibitor spaces are FREE – and sponsorship opportunities are also available. \n📩 To secure your place or find out more\, send the agrifest team an email on agri.fest2026@dwp.gov.uk \nSpaces are limited\, so don’t miss out! \n🌾 Let’s work together to grow the future of agriculture.
URL:https://ffdt.co.uk/event/agrifest-grow-your-future/
LOCATION:Norfolk Showground\, Norfolk Showground\, Dereham Rd\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR5 0TT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Food Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Food Security Conference is back! An exclusive event for sixth form & post 16 college students in Norfolk. Whether your students see themselves as future farmers\, scientists\, policymakers\, or simply curious about the future of food\, this conference is an unmissable opportunity to explore the key issues shaping our world. \n\nExplore food production\, sustainability & security\nLearn from industry experts\nDiscover cutting-edge technologies & solutions\nGain insights into careers in food\, farming and sustainability\n\n9:00am – 14:00pm with optional networking until 15:00pm. \nFree entry. Refreshments and lunch provided. \nApplications close Thursday 12th November! Sign up below… \nFood Security Conference Registration 2026 \n 
URL:https://ffdt.co.uk/event/food-security-conference/
LOCATION:JIC Conference Centre\, Norwich\, JIC Conference Centre\, Colney Lane\,\, Norwich\,\, Norfolk\, NR4 7UH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Learn About Livestock 2027
DESCRIPTION:After 6 successful years\, Learn about Livestock is back\, giving 20 schools the opportunity to participate in a hands-on experience looking after a Ewe and her lamb(s) for one school week. The project is aimed at giving students\, ranging from Early Years to Sixth Form\, the chance to learn about animal husbandry and to engage schools in food and farming education. \nThis extremely popular educational initiative is organised by the Food & Farming Discovery Trust\, Rare Breeds Survival Trust\, Three Rivers and Chapelfield Farm Vets and the Royal Norfolk Agriculture Association. \nLearn about Livestock 2027 will take place from Monday 15th – Friday 19th March. \nEverything you’ll need to care for the ewe and lamb(s)\, including shelter and food for the week will be provided. Schools taking part will also receive full support with risk assessments\, 24-hour telephone advice\, and expert veterinary guidance. \nTo host the animals\, your school will need a space for a 10ft x 15ft pen\, ideally with some grass. Please note\, this project is open to Norfolk schools only. \nLearn about Livestock is open to all types of schools across Norfolk\, including primary\, secondary\, and sixth form settings. The programme is designed to be inclusive and accessible\, making it equally suitable for mainstream and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) schools. No matter your school’s size\, type\, or level of experience\, we welcome your application. \nOver the past six years\, Learn about Livestock has reached more than 15\,000 students across Norfolk\, bringing an unforgettable learning experience right into the classroom. \n\n\nGail Sprake\, member of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust\, is the driving force behind the project. Gail Says: “The ‘Learn about Livestock’ project is the most rewarding project I think I have ever been involved with. From the initial pilot scheme in 2019\, ‘Learn about Livestock’ has grown significantly in reputation and reach. \nTo have a ewe and her lambs on the school site for one week provides an opportunity for the entire school to get up close to the animals\, and to take responsibility for their animals within a carefully structured environment. \nSo many of the pupils have never been up close to farm livestock – to be able to feel\, hear\, smell and touch the ewes and lambs provides lasting memories\, and it opens a tiny window into a whole new world\, who knows where this could lead. ” \n\n\n\n\nFrances Roberson\, Trust Manager for the Food & Farming Discovery Trust organises and manages the programme: “It is essential for children to understand the connections between farming\, livestock\, and the food they consume\, and this hands-on experience facilitates that understanding. We consistently receive positive feedback from participating schools and eagerly anticipate extending this enriching experience to more institutions throughout Norfolk.” \nWe extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated team of farmers who generously provide their sheep\, time\, and expertise for this project\, as well as to the Clan Trust for their generous financial support. Without the contributions of these parties\, Learn about Livestock would not be possible\, and we would be unable to offer such a meaningful learning experience to the children of Norfolk. \n\n\n\n\nSchools taking part are asked to contribute £250+VAT and nominate a project lead for the scheme. The nominated lead must attend the compulsory briefing in February 2027. Unfortunately\, if the lead is unable to attend\, the school will not be able to participate. \nPlease be aware that the project depends on animal movement licensing rules set by DEFRA/APHA. There is a risk that this project may have to be modified or even possibly cancelled if current livestock movement regulations change. \n\nFiner details \n\nDeadline for applications Friday 23rd October 2026\nSchools notified in November 2026\nContribution deadline Friday 29th January 2027\nMandatory briefing: TBC February\nEquipment delivered to schools week commencing 8th March 2027\nSheep delivered into schools Monday 15th March 2027\nSheep collected from schools Friday 19th March 2027\nEquipment collected from schools week commencing 22nd March 2027\n\nSchools must have secure space\, ideally on grass\, to locate a 10ft x 15ft pen. To allow us to safely deliver livestock and equipment for the project\, there must be clear access to drive a van or pick up vehicle\, towing a 14ft trailer\, directly to the location where the sheep penning will be placed. We may need to conduct a site visit to confirm accessibility before confirming your participation and reserve the right to withdraw sheep from your premises if later deemed unsafe. \nSchools must nominate a member of school staff to act as the project lead. This lead must be available to attend the mandatory briefing session prior to the project start and must provide a 24-hr contact number for the duration of the project. \nAt the mandatory briefing session\, we will be able to explain the set up and break down arrangements\, demonstrate how to safely handle live sheep\, explain biosecurity\, health\, and welfare\, and answer any questions you may have. We shall also explain how to care for your animals and outline feeding requirements\, but specific feeding details will accompany individual animals when they are delivered to your school. \nIt is vital every school is represented at this meeting. If your school’s designated lead cannot attend this meeting\, then please let us know and ensure that another member of staff is able to represent your school. Failure to attend the briefing will result in your school being removed from the project and not participating. \nPlease complete the jot form below to register your interest: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/260812948167061
URL:https://ffdt.co.uk/event/learn-about-livestock-2027/
LOCATION:Norfolk
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