Hundreds of children get wise about farming

More than 1,600 primary school children from across Devon got ‘Farmwise’ on this week and saw for themselves where our food comes from and how it’s made.

Key Stage 2 primary school children from more than 40 primary schools, and they rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a range of activities.

It’s the 13th time this annual event at Westpoint has been held and the event is a collaboration between us, South West Norse, Devon County Agricultural Association, and Mole Valley Farmers and takes place at Westpoint.

This year it was attended by our Chair Caroline Leaver, our Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, our Chair of the Farms Estates Committee Henry Gent, our Cabinet Member for Highways Dan Thomas and leader of the Reform Group Councillor Michael Fife-Cook.

Farmwise offers children the chance to engage in a multitude of sensory activities and experiences offered by a mix of producers and farmers, including first generation tenant farmers from our Farms Estate.

Farmwise 2025 is organised in partnership with Devon County Agricultural Association, Devon County Council, Southwest Norse Group, Mole Valley Farmers, Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust, Devon Farmers Benevolent Fund, Aviagen UK lid, P.D Hook and supported by lots of industry leaders and groups.

 

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