CountrysideClassroom

Connecting schools with food, farming and the natural environment.

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

What an incredible 10th anniversary year it’s been for Countryside Classroom - full of growth, partnerships and impact 🌱

4M impressions
314% increase in teacher accounts
66 new places to visit and so much more.

Thank you to our amazing partners and supporters.
Happy Christmas!

[GreenFingeredGeorge @GreenFGeorge]

It’s 10yrs today since I was made an @The_RHS Ambassador.
Yesterday, they released their State of Gardening report, and I’m absolutely chuffed to see children’s gardening as a top priority alongside wildlife and climate.
You can read the report here 👇
https://t.co/XWcWR1njbl

[Connecting People with Nature @together_nature]

🌱Transformation is in the air! Today over 150 delegates and our Director for People and Nature are in Manchester for the Creating Nature Neighbourhoods conference, celebrating community-led greening and climate action across the UK.
#NatureTownsAndCities

[LEAF Education @LEAF_Education]

Farmers! Looking to host school visits with confidence?

Our CEVAS course is designed to give you the confidence to welcome young people onto your farm.

✔️ Link food & farming to the school curriculum
✔️ Communicating with young people
https://t.co/JX5YSgvGdo

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

Thrilled to welcome @Cooking4Champs as our latest #CountrysideClassroom partner!

Co-directed by Zena Weeks & Natalie Fernihough, Cooking 4 Champions blends culinary creativity, elite sports insight & business leadership to inspire children through food 🍎🥦🏃‍♀️👩‍🍳
#STEMthroughFood

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

Grab your sketchpads & head outdoors - it’s time for the Wild Wisdom Competition! 🐌🐝🦉🐞

Sketch a creature in your garden or school grounds & send to [email protected] for a chance to win a set of jumbo magnifiers from
@LearningResourcesUK 🔍🔍

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

🌾💡 Smarter energy use on farms means lower costs, better productivity, & a more sustainable future! From drones & GPS-guided spraying to energy-efficient equipment, tech is transforming how farms manage energy.

Find out more: https://t.co/yPAAKg70yx #FarmingFortnight2025

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

It’s time to tap into sustainable water management! 💦🌊

We’ve got some great resources for the classroom exploring:
💧Water use on-farm
💧Why it’s so important
💧Water conservation
💧And how to complete a water audit!
https://t.co/VIH4uxVcfS #FarmingFortnight

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

What will farming look like in the future? 🚜🚜

Find out how innovation is shaping agriculture in our brand-new #FarmingFortnight resource! We have some great videos to share with you and your class too- featuring @Dyson_Farming https://t.co/BeDDJMeMvW

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

Find out more about agroforestry in this brilliant resource 🌳

From sheep under fruit trees 🍏 to wheat between willow rows 🌿—it's farming that works with the land, not against it.

Download it here: https://t.co/0kaCc0gy6N
#FarmingFortnight2025

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

🐄🌱 How do livestock farms work towards being sustainable?

By improving animal welfare, managing grasslands, cutting emissions, using resources wisely and more! 🐖

Find out more in our new resource!! https://t.co/x7uvHA8I59 #FarmingFortnight2025 #SustainableLivestock

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

The 8th June = Open Farm Sunday! 🎉🎉🎉

We hope you all have a magical day out on-farm and celebrate the best of British farming! 🥳🙌

Good luck to everyone involved!
https://t.co/MKbMoo6Euy #OFS25 #FarmingFortnight25

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

🐝 We’re buzzing for #OFS25 tomorrow! Have you booked your farm visit yet? 🚜🌾

Don’t miss the chance to experience sustainable farming up close:https://t.co/a3cUd5GwV8

#OpenFarmSunday25 #FarmingFortnight2025

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

How do pollinators help farmers grow food in a more sustainable way? 🐝🦋

We’re shining a spotlight on our vital #pollinators today & what we can do to protect them to ensure the long-term sustainability of our ecosystems!
https://t.co/bTjizip6PK
#FarmingFortnight

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

This #FarmingFortnight, we're celebrating the incredible work of @Bdowngrowers
—a shining example of innovation & sustainability in UK horticulture 🥗

🎥 Take a closer look at their story here: https://t.co/O80Ivh8SJN

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

Let’s dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! 🪱

Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming, supporting everything from crop growth to water retention & biodiversity.

Find out more & get involved in practical activities 👇https://t.co/rwykzTZCWo

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

How does biodiversity support a sustainable approach to farming?🐞🕊️🌼

Find out more in our resource below and explore how we can all help protect the plants, animals, and insects that keep our farms thriving! 🚜👇https://t.co/NCt3Jzuz8p
#BoostBiodiversity #FarmingFortnight2025

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

What is sustainable farming and what does it look like in practice? 🍎🥦🌾

Discover which fruit and veg are grown sustainably by looking for the LEAF Marque logo! #LinkingEnvironmentAndFarming #FarmingFortnight2025

>>> https://t.co/FQzHEPNvxU

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

For schools and children watching our #FarmingFortnight videos, don’t miss the chance to ask your questions directly to the farmers!

📅 Join us live on 5th June 2025
🕙 10:00–10:30 AM
A fantastic opportunity to bring farming to life in the classroom! 🌱👇
https://t.co/Wtav71mcHp

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

🌱 2nd June = The start of #FarmingFortnight25!

Get ready for 2 weeks of celebrating & spotlighting sustainable farming 🐝💧

Dive into topics like soil health, agroforestry, pollinators, water & more!
https://t.co/FQzHEPNvxU
#SustainableFarming #LEAFEducation #FarmingWithNature