Farmer for a Day

Have a go at being a farmer!
Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll take part in all the key activities involved in growing healthy, fresh produce. You’ll build compost, feed the worms, sow seeds, plant seedlings, and help harvest seasonal produce.

At the end of the session, you’ll take home seeds to grow in your own garden, along with fresh produce to share with your family and friends.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn about soil health and how to make and use compost to create rich, productive soil.
• Discover the vital role worms play in recycling organic waste and improving soil, and learn how to care for them.
• Develop the skills to successfully sow and germinate seeds to grow strong, healthy seedlings.
• Learn practical techniques for planting and nurturing seedlings.
• Take part in harvesting and washing fresh produce.
• Understand that there are different farming methods and approaches.
• Explore the environmental impacts of farming and consider examples of sustainable farming practices.
• Learn why access to fresh, nutritious produce matters.
• Enjoy tasting farm-fresh produce.