Nearly 1,500 school children from across Cornwall relished in an interactive, hands-on experience, learning about food and farming, from field to fork, at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge.

Jointly organised by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (RCAA) and the Cornwall Food & Farming Group (CFFG), this was the first time that the event had been held since 2019, and everyone involved was delighted to have it back.

Year 3 & 4 pupils from across Cornwall, were joined by 200 volunteers, which included farmers, food producers, and representatives from local businesses and organisations related to food production, agriculture and environmental services.

Falmouth Packet: The hands-on activities included an on-site milking parlour and kitchenThe hands-on activities included an on-site milking parlour and kitchen

The hands-on activities included meeting beef and dairy cattle, sheep and pigs, there was also an on-site milking parlour and kitchen, which saw the children cook eggy bread and take part in pasty making.

There were also activities that looked at recycling, plastic waste and water management.

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St. Erme with Trispen School said: "It has been a really well organised day and the children have been really engaged and enjoying it."

Goonhavern School spoke about the whole event, saying: "It’s hands-on, interactive, and full of real-life experiences."

St. Columb Academy stated: "The children have loved every single second of it, the exhibitors and Show Hosts have been really engaging, and the children have asked lots of questions."

Falmouth Packet: Year 3 & 4 pupils from across Cornwall, were joined by 200 volunteers, which included farmersYear 3 & 4 pupils from across Cornwall, were joined by 200 volunteers, which included farmers

RCAA Education coordinator, Emma Parkyn, said: "The Farm & Country Days are always a really exciting and fun day for all of the children that attend but the event is also a very important opportunity to educate them about how the countryside and the agricultural world operates.

"There are so many myths and misconceptions so it gives us a chance to address these and create a better informed generation of future consumers.

"We are thankful to the numerous volunteers, businesses and organisations, plus some very generous sponsors,who combine to make this event possible to stage."