Get Hands-On with Agriculture at the “Exploring Food & Farming” Activity Day!
Thursday 14th August 2025 | 9am – 6pm | Easton College, Norwich
Following the success of our pilot event in August 2024, and our activity day in May 2025, Exploring Food & Farming is back — bigger and better — to inspire and educate even more young people about the world of food production and modern agriculture.
The Food & Farming Discovery Trust is inviting 13 to 15-year-olds from non-agricultural backgrounds to an unforgettable day of hands-on learning and exploration at Easton College. Exploring Food & Farming is a full-day adventure designed to open young eyes to the journey of food from field to fork, and to show that farming is as fascinating as it is essential.
What’s the aim of the day?
This event is all about:
• Equipping children with a better understanding of how their food is produced locally
• Teaching basic farm skills through practical, real-world activities
• Engaging children with farming in a fun, memorable and interactive way
It’s not about textbooks — it’s about tractors, animals, and soil!
What’s in store?
This immersive event is packed with fun and educational activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence through practical experience. Students will get the chance to:
• Drive a tractor
• Identify and explore soil health
• Handle and care for livestock
• Take part in a guided farm tour
• Visit a butchers
• Make and take away your own burgers or sausages
Whether they’re fascinated by animals, machines, or food, there’s something here for every young learner to discover.
Why attend?
• Learn by doing: This isn’t a classroom – it’s the real world of farming.
• Discover new interests: From animal care to sustainable food production, this event offers a window into careers and passions students may not have considered.
• Have fun while learning: With a day full of hands-on activities and expert guidance, it’s the perfect mix of education and excitement.
What to Bring
Please note that this event is completely free of charge, but attendees will need to bring the following on the day:
• Safety boots
• Overalls – these can be provided if required, please let us know in advance
• Packed lunch
If you need help locating a shop to purchase any of these items, please get in touch with Frances, who’ll be happy to assist.
Policies
Discipline and responsibility
We try our best to ensure that no one feels left out. Every member of the group has an equal right to enjoy themselves and we keep a close check on teasing, bullying or any other anti-social behaviour that may spoil an individual’s enjoyment. Please tell your children that if they feel they are not happy for any reason, they should inform their group leader or any other member of staff immediately. When necessary, we will be firm with children who are jeopardising the enjoyment of others and will not tolerate any such behaviour. If problem behaviour is persistent or serious, we will contact the parent or guardian to decide on further action. Please note it may on occasion be necessary to contact parents/guardians during the event hours and that FFDT/Easton College reserve the right to remove participants if deemed necessary. Because of this we ask that a parent/guardian is contactable and available to collect throughout the day in case the need arises for them to attend.
Mobile Phones
We recognise that most parents/guardians value their children having a mobile phone with them. We are happy for children to have a phone, but they will only be able to use them in situations where practical and safe to do so in line with our mobile phone policy. For example, use will not be allowed during activity sessions unless otherwise specified. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to such devices and we advise that you have adequate mobile phone insurance cover in place. Misuse of mobile devices, viewing or sharing inappropriate material, abuse of social media and any conduct that could be deemed as bullying or any other inappropriate use of a mobile device (including theft or damage to others property) could result in your child being sent home.
Alcohol and smoking
Consumption of alcohol and smoking by guests under 18 is banned at Easton College, even if parents/guardians are willing to give their permission. Please note that guests who break this rule will be excluded from the course and collection will be at the expense of parents/guardians. Please note that the above rules covering smoking also extend to E-cigarettes and vaping.
Prohibited items
The below items are banned at all our centres. It is essential to check that your child does not have any of the following items with them during their time at Easton College:
• Alcohol & Drugs (including associate paraphernalia (grinders etc)
• Medicines of any kind, whether prescription or common over the counter (for example paracetamol, hay fever tablets, travel sickness tablets etc.) that you have not handed in upon arrival at the centre and declared to our staff on a medical form.
• Hazardous substances (e.g: glue, gas cannisters, legal highs).
• Any item that could constitute a weapon – for example, a pen knife or scissors.
• The means of lighting a fire (eg: matches, lights, lighter fluid).
• Inappropriate material (e.g: adult explicit content).
• Cigarettes, Vapes and E Cigarettes
When & Where?
Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, please note that by applying for a space on this course does not guarantee that your child will be successful and allocated a space. Adults of successful young people will be notified in due course.
• Thursday 14th August 2025
• 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5DU
If you have an enquiry, please do reach out to Trust Manager, Frances Roberson, who will do her best to answer your question. She is contactable via info@ffdt.co.uk or on 01603 731974.