The Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend presents a fantastic educational opportunity for your primary school group. Eight farms this year will be opening their gates to schools from across Northern Ireland to teach them all about food and farming.
The weekend is designed to educate and inform young people about local food and the work which goes into its production. The initiative teaches respect for the farming community and for food, encouraging an appreciation of healthy eating and an understanding of naturally produced (or whole) foods versus processed foods. The initiative can therefore play a part in teaching your pupils about healthy eating and respect for the natural environment.
The 8 fantastic farms opening their gates to schools on Friday June 13th
1. Broughgammon Far, Straid Road, Ballycastle
2. Armagh Apple Farm, Drumnasoo Road, Portadown
3. Tickety-Moo Farm, Killadeas, Irvinestown
4. Braemar Farm, Altikeeragh Road, Castlerock
5. Vowgarve Farm, Vow Road, Ballymoney
6. Gordonall Farm, Newtownards Road, Greyabbey
7. Rowreagh Farm, Rowreagh Road, Kircubbin
8. Glencraig Farm, Glenshane Road, Claudy
We have furnished our farmers with teaching aids and information and no one knows their subject better than these knowledgeable and enthusiastic men and women. Their passion for the subject is sure to prove inspirational to your class.
To find out how a trip to a participating farmer can meet many of the learning outcomes for foundation, key stages 1 & 2 download the schools pack.
To arrange your free farm visit call Lindsay on 02890249449
