New school resources link education and agriculture

The AHDB and Leaf (Linking Environment and Farming) have launched a suite of secondary and A-level resources that link the classroom to food production and farming.

Two versions of the resources have been created: one set to be used by A-level teachers to aid with curriculum links in schools, and the other for farmers engaging young people in hands-on learning experiences on farm visits.

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The resources were created to bridge the gap in educational resources that align agricultural content with curriculum specifications.

The project transforms the AHDB’s technical resources into teaching materials, communicating agricultural practices and sector priorities.

By focusing on these topics, the resources aim to challenge perceptions of agriculture related to climate change and showcase the industry’s proactive sustainability efforts.

Elsa Healey, AHDB senior education manager, said: “By creating curriculum-linked materials, we aim to address misconceptions about the agricultural sector and showcase its positive environmental impact, innovation, and relevance to key societal challenges.

“This effort ensures that students gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of agriculture’s role in today’s world.”

The resources have been developed by AHDB sector teams and Leaf Education specialists to ensure the resources meet educational standards and are classroom ready.

Carl Edwards, Leaf director of education and public engagement, said: “This partnership has enabled a new suite of resources that benefit both teachers and farmers, showcasing the direct links between subject curriculums with food, farming and sustainability.

“This in turn benefits the next generation who want to learn more about our sector, who are rarely given the opportunity to do so.”

Find out more about AHDB’s education resources or explore the new resources at Countryside Classroom.