Our partner Linking Environment And Farming have collaborated in the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) funded programme in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Over the last 2 years LEAF have assisted in running the hugely successful DEFRA-funded programme, which has seen farmers being provided with grants under four themes of Nature, Climate, People and Place, for activities which also contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the North Wessex Downs Management Plan.
Read a selection of case studies of farmers who took part in the project and the amazing curriculum linked activities they delivered on farm to students of all ages from across the region:
Biodiversity at Hatherden House Farm
Find out through this case study how topics like biodiversity can be delivered in an interesting and memorable way for teenagers to help them understand how farmers use regenerative farming techniques to conserve wildlife and ensure healthy soil for microorganisms.
Discover through this fascinating case study how your students can learn about the diverse range of amazing careers in arable farming.
Food Preparation & Nutrition at Field Barn Farm
This inspiring case study demonstrates the detailed knowledge, skills and understanding farmers have of food and nutrition. Find out also how farmer Kate helped students discover how rearing healthy sheep and beef cattle can be done in harmony with the environment and how to reduce food waste by using all parts of the animal.
Learning about Lifecycles at Bucklebury Farm
Get inspiration with this case study about Bucklebury farm and see how an interactive farm experience can help to teach lifecycles to primary school children.
Sheep Milk Production at Shellswood Dairy
Find out through this brilliant case study how your students can learn about how milk is produced from their fabulous flock of 450 Freisland and Lacaune sheep.
Technology at Willowbrook Farm
Find out how students can learn about modern technology in a real world context with this amazing case study showing how the Willowbrook farmers use technology to ensure the health of their 450 milking cows and 300 wagyu beef cattle.
Water Management at Manor Farm
Find out how a visit to a farm can give students the valuable opportunity to take part in water quality surveys and learn how water is being managed sustainably by farmers.
Wildlife Corridors at Rookery Farm
Discover through this case study how your students can learn about how farmers at Rookery farm conserve wildlife and use regenerative farming to encourage biodiversity.
