SAMWORTH BROTHERS SUPPORTS HANDS-ON FOOD AND FARMING EDUCATION
Samworth Brothers supports hands-on food and farming education
Colleagues from our Cornwall sites recently volunteered as School Hosts at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association’s Farm & Country event, helping local school groups enjoy a day of hands-on learning at the showground.
Representing Samworth Brothers were Sue, Process Technologist at The Cornwall Bakery, and Steph, Laboratory Analyst at Westward Laboratories and Sarah, Community Coordinator. As School Hosts, they were each allocated groups of children to guide around the event, supporting them as they explored the many interactive activities and exhibits on offer.
Throughout the day, children had the opportunity to meet baby farm animals, try vegetable planting, and take part in activities including cheese making, butter making, bread making, sausage making, pasty crimping, milking and beekeeping. They also learned more about wider issues linked to food and farming, including plastic pollution.
The event is designed to help children better understand where food comes from and to connect them with the people, skills and industries behind farming and food production. For many, it offers a rare chance to experience these things in such a practical and engaging way.
Samworth Brothers was also pleased to donate to help a local primary school attend, recognising that the cost of transport can be a barrier for some schools.
The Farm & Country event relies on the support of volunteers and local businesses to make it possible and continues to play an important role in inspiring the next generation through food and farming education.