Pupils from Archbishop Wake Primary School in Blandford were the first visitors to The Workshop, Launceston Farm’s new community education centre.

From milling grain and baking bread, hunting for invertebrates and making Harvest Mouse houses from tennis balls, the Year One children took part in a range of fun activities on the farm, all linking the health of their natural environment with healthy food.

Catherine Mason, who leads the community connections programme at Launceston Farm, is passionate about finding effective ways to help children to make the links between healthy food and a healthy environment.

She said: “Harvest mice are a great indicator of the farm’s health as a habitat for small mammals and invertebrates. The children spend time with us, learning about their environment and the connectivity between the nature around them, the landscape they live in and the food they eat.”

“It is crucial that children are given the opportunities to make these connections so they understand the importance of a healthy diet for themselves and for their environment.”

If you are a teacher or a community group leader and you are interested in visiting the farm, contact Catherine on farm@launcestonfarm.co.uk or visit lforganics.co.uk.

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