Visits to real working farms and estates are central to all Country Trust programmes. Every year, we work with our network of 2-300 farmers and estate managers to welcome thousands of disadvantaged children out into the countryside, to gain hands-on experiences of food and farming – animals, crops, machinery, sights, sounds and smells. Farms are also uniquely placed to enable children to get first hand experience of climate change and climate action, soil health and biodiversity. Our Food Discovery programmes fully immerse children in all aspects of growing, cooking, tasting and even selling food. Our experienced Coordinators go into schools and guide pupils to learn how to prepare soil and how to plant, nurture and harvest seasonal vegetables and herbs. With our help, schools link Food Discovery to key curriculum ideas and discussion about the environment and the wider world.