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LEAF Education @LEAF_Education

Engaging, inspiring & motivating young people & wider society to be empowered conscious consumers, to ensure a world that's growing, eating & living sustainably

Joined October 2009
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Thank you to everyone behind #FarmingFortnight 2026! Together, we’ve inspired thousands of young people to discover where food comes from and why sustainable farming matters. From classrooms to farms, it’s been amazing seeing learners engage with British & global agriculture.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS - join us on National Chicken Day (6 July) Explore curriculum links including habitats, food production & healthy eating. Bring farming to life in your classroom with this virtual visit to a free-range egg farm in Dorset. To book: ow.ly/sxkt50ZayVO
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We were delighted (while the sun was still up!) to be in the Education Zone at the Royal Cornwall Show for a range of hands-on activities, discovering about: - LEAF Marque produce - The importance of healthy soils A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!
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Sheerhatch Primary@SheerhatchPS
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Owls have had a great day at Manor Farm Caxton manorfarmcaxton.co.uk/ a regenerative farm in association with @LEAF_Education #farming #sustainability
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Halfway through #FarmingFortnight! This week pupils will be exploring Livestock Agroforestry Technology Water Energy Find out more: ow.ly/vbNr50Z85RK
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#WorldEnvironmentDay Teaching young people about the environment matters more than ever. By showing where food comes from and how farming and nature connect, we help shape informed choices for the future 🌍 Real-world experiences spark curiosity and lasting respect.
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Farming Fortnight is here! 🌾 Over the next 2 weeks, schools across the UK will explore food, farming & the environment. Learning how nature & agriculture work together through Integrated Farm Management. Find out more & get involved 👉 countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… #FarmingFortnight
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Farming Fortnight starts next week! 1-14 June Young people will be exploring the incredible innovation & environmental care behind: 🐄 Livestock 🌳 Agroforestry 🤖 Technology 💧 Water protection ⚡ Renewable energy And so much more All free resources: ow.ly/oj8450Z25Wy
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Energise your students this #FarmingFortnight ⚡ Explore how farms use renewable energy – from solar to bioenergy – to cut emissions and boost sustainability. Free resources: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… 📅 1–14 June #RenewableEnergy
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A huge thank you to The Ernest Cook Trust for funding the Education Offices in Cumbria and Leicestershire. This support is creating lasting, positive impact for learners and communities across both regions.
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This #FarmingFortnight, we’re celebrating @Bdowngrowers - producing high-quality, sustainably grown leafy greens 🥬 Leading the way in innovative, eco-friendly horticulture. 📅 1–14 June 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=uQb0jGlK… #LEAFMarque #FarmingWithNature
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Water is one of farming’s most precious resources & farmers work hard to protect it. Help students understand why #water stewardship is vital to food production & nature💧 Farming Fortnight 2026 runs 1-14 June Get your free resources: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… #FarmingFortnight
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Stay up to date with everything we’re growing 🌱 Sign up to our newsletter for events, training, learning resources, inspiring stories & ways to get involved. 👉 leaf.eco/leaf-education-news… #Education #Farming #Learning
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OpenFarmSunday@OpenFarmSunday
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Annabel continues her #OFSOnTour, visiting Will at Laceys Family Farm near High Wycombe to hear why they love hosting #OpenFarmSunday. Dairy farmers - check out Will’s top tips for 7 June 👇 #TopTipsTuesday
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#FarmingFortnight is almost here! 📅 1–14 June Follow the journey of an avocado from Springfield Farm in South Africa to your supermarket 🥑🌍 🌱 @LEAF_Farming first international Demo Farm showcases sustainable farming in action. 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=tM71zk-I… #FromFarmToFork #IFM
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Liz@LEAF@LizLEAF2
May 17
Congratulations Erin! 🏆 Judges said “amazing flavour & texture” ….”utterly beautiful, consistent presentation” A fabulous achievement, well done! 👏 @LEAF_Education
Alcester Academy@AlcesAcad_TandL
May 16
A huge congratulations to @AlcesterAcademy KS4 Alcester Town Bake Off winner Erin! We are so proud of you. Well done to all our pupils who took part today. Another successful year! 💙 #Bake #Winner
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How do we feed the future without costing the earth? 🌍 150 A level students joined @TheAHDB & @LEAF_Farming to explore food, farming & sustainability – challenging myths and recognising farmers as part of the solution. Find out more: ahdb.org.uk/news/feeding-the…
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From drones to data, robots to sensors – modern farming uses cutting‑edge #technology to protect the environment and produce food efficiently. Spark curiosity about the future of food this #FarmingFortnight 1-14 June. Explore the free resources: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
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🍞 Free webinar: Where Does Your Bread Come From? 4 June 2026 | 45‑min virtual farm visit for primary pupils. Follow wheat from field to loaf, explore sustainable farming & food careers. 🕦11:30 | 🕜1:30 Register: leaf.eco/events/primary-wher…
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Trees farming = powerful climate positive impact. Introduce your students to #agroforestry, an inspiring blend of nature and farming during #FarmingFortnight 1-14 June. Get your free resources here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
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