LEAF Education

We’ve got some fantastic virtual farm visits for you & your classroom this April! Join farmers online as they take you behind the scenes – discover what biodiversity looks like on their farms or learn how lambs are born & cared for. Secure your spot now: leaf.eco/education/for-…

This little lamb visited our wonderful village school today. He was very well-behaved and enjoyed lots of attention from the pupils. #lambing26 #education #agriculture #schools @LEAF_Education

Lambing season is here! Discover everything you & your pupils need to know with the LEAF Lambing Updates video series. Join our Education Specialist Sam as he answers common questions about lambs and the lambing season.🐑 Watch the full series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Discover what happens on farms this @OpenFarmSunday on 7 June! Enjoy a fun, family‑friendly day out, learn how your food is produced, see sustainable farming in action & meet the people who care for our countryside & animals every day. Find out more farmsunday.org

Bring food, farming & the environment into A‑level biology! Our Grassland Resource Pack & Selecting Traits to Improve Beef Production guide help teachers connect real‑world agriculture directly to the curriculum. Explore the resources here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/sustainability…

THANK YOU @HutchinsonsAgUK, one of our wonderful patrons helping us to deliver our core work to positively influence the next generation & embed knowledge, understanding & appreciation of agriculture to support farming, food production & the environment.

We’re proud to see @LEAF_Education work highlighted in the latest FiPL (Farming in Protected Landscapes) Impacts Report, recognising the value of connecting young people with food, farming & the environment! Read the full report here: nationalparksengland.org.uk/resources/fipl…

Save the date #FarmingFortnight 1–14 June 2026 Get ready for two weeks of resources for teachers to lead hands‑on, curriculum-linked farming activities that bring food, farming & the natural world into the curriculum. Keep an eye out for more details! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/farming-fortni…

Bring the farm to your classroom with our virtual farm visits! From now until July, we’re offering a range of live & interactive virtual visits that let your students see farming in action – all from the comfort of your own classroom. Explore here: leaf.eco/education/for-…

As farmers begin planting their spring crops, it’s a perfect time to explore the amazing work our farmers are doing & why it matters! Explore a variety of crop & livestock resources to use when teaching students about where their food comes from. 👇 countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1715

Calling all budding young artists! Create a sticker for Open Farm Sunday & show us what “Farming with Nature” means to you! Winning designs will become official OFS stickers handed out to visitors➕receive your own personalised notebook! Enter here: farmsunday.org/competition

Farmers! Thinking about opening your gates for @OpenFarmSunday this year? It’s a fantastic opportunity to share your farming story, inspire the public & help people feel more connected to where their food comes from. #OFS26 Take part on 7th June: farmsunday.org/open-my-farm

We’ve got resources to help farmers bring food & farming to life! Explore Practical Farm Activities for Secondary Learners. A collection of farm‑ready tasks introducing sustainability, biodiversity & farm management in an engaging way. Take a look here countrysideclassroom.org.uk/sustainability…

Last week we were at @AllertonProject getting a closer look at Integrated Farm Management (IFM) in action. From crops to livestock, we explored how IFM is embedded across their LEAF Demonstration Farm. Find out more about The Allerton Project: leaf.eco/farming/leaf-i…

To celebrate #OFS 20th year, we’re running a sticker design competition for under 18s! Design a sticker on the theme “Farming with Nature”. Winning designs become official stickers + win a personalised notebook with your artwork on! Get creative!👇 ow.ly/6ziT50YpvaY

Looking to explore careers with your students during #NationalCareersWeek? Future Farming Career Cards showcase a range of roles within the farming & agriculture sector, including what each job involves, the skills & qualifications needed to get started. countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1861

It’s #NationalCareersWeek! All week we’ll be spotlighting the wide variety of exciting careers across the agricultural sector. From food and farming to the environment & beyond. Check out our latest blog exploring real pathways into this vital industry: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/blog/463

2026 marks 20 years of @openfarmsunday This is the perfect opportunity to see farming in action. Bring classroom learning to life by visiting a farm and seeing food and agriculture first‑hand. 7 June 2026 Find out more: farmsunday.org

Is the weather keeping you out of the garden? Bring the garden into the classroom with this easy indoor gardening activity. Grow a salad garden on your classroom windowsill and watch it develop throughout the term. Access the activity here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1919

SAVE THE DATE for #FarmingFortnight! 1st – 14th June 2026 It’s a fortnight full of fun farming activities to explore in the classroom – from biodiversity and soil to livestock and technology. Watch this space for more info soon.