Food & Farming Discovery Trust

02/09/2026

🍎🥕 What a fantastic time we had at the Aylsham Show! 🌱

We loved welcoming visitors to our stand in the Learn About the Land area and getting everyone involved in this year’s British fruit and veg theme.

Our game proved a big hit! 🍓🥦 Visitors had to throw different fruit and veg into hoops and decide whether each one can be grown here in the UK… or whether we need to import it from elsewhere. 🌍

There were some great guesses, plenty of competitive hoop-throwing and lots of interesting conversations about where our food comes from and what we can grow here in the UK.

The Aylsham Show is such a brilliant celebration of farming, food and countryside, and we were delighted to be part of it. It’s been a highlight of the Norfolk agricultural calendar for more than 75 years, with thousands of people coming together to enjoy everything from livestock and farming to food, entertainment and family activities.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, had a go and chatted with us, we hope you had as much fun as we did! 🍏🥕🍓

25/08/2026

🥕 Come and visit us at the Aylsham Show this Bank Holiday Monday!🍓

This year’s theme is British fruit and veg, and we’ll be getting into the spirit with a fun hoop-throwing activity! 🎯

Bring the family along and have a go, we’d love to see you there. 🍏

📍 Aylsham Show, Blickling Park, Blickling Estate, Norwich NR11 6NF
🎯 Fun for all ages

19/08/2026

🥔 Happy National Potato Day! 🥔

Today, we’re celebrating one of farming’s most versatile crops! From chips and mash to roasties and wedges, there’s no denying the humble potato is a firm favourite.

Emily Harrod is a Norfolk Agronomist and one of our Women in Agriculture pioneers🌱🚜

Let’s hear it for the spuds! 🥔

Agriculture

18/08/2026

A wonderful moment with the lovely Gail Sprake, sharing her passion for Songs of Praise. Gail helps us lead our Learn About Livestock project in schools each year. 🐑

We’re so grateful for her support and the joy she brings to our work with young people 💚

Details on how to get your school involved in the 2027 Learn About Livestock will be announced in September.

18/08/2026

🍓🥕 Celebrate British Fruit & Veg! 🇬🇧

Come and visit us in the Education Area, where we’ll be celebrating British fruit and veg! 🍎🥦

Discover, learn and celebrate the fantastic produce grown right here in the UK. 🇬🇧🌱

We’d love to see you there! 💚

Is everyone ready for the Aylsham Show?

13/08/2026

🎉 A Levels Results Day! 🎉

A huge congratulations to everyone receiving their results today! We hope you’ve got the grades you were hoping for and are excited about what comes next. 🙌

Whatever your next step, we’re here to help you discover the opportunities available to you. 🌱

At the Food and Farming Discovery Trust, we help young people learn more about food, farming, the countryside and the many careers available across these exciting industries.

Not sure where to go next or what career could be right for you? Get in touch and let us know how we can help!

Congratulations again, and best of luck with the next chapter! 🎓🌾

06/08/2026

What a fantastic day at our 2nd Exploring Food & Farming event of 2026 🚜

A free day teaching 13-15 year olds about where their food comes from, farming and all the wonderful careers it offers. 🐑

We started the day at Easton College with a farm tour, tractor driving and soil testing before heading up to the Norfolk Food Hall to meet Tony Perkins and his team at Tony Perkins Butchers for butchery demonstration and a chance to make some sausages.🌭

Thank you to everyone who made it possible and made it such a great day.

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Ben Burgess

04/08/2026

Did you see us at Wayland Agricultural Show on Sunday? 🐑✨

We had a wonderful day joining the wool spinners and Rare Breeds Survival Trust East Anglia, sharing the many amazing uses of British wool and celebrating this fantastic natural fibre.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, chatted with us, and shared our passion for British wool! 💚

04/08/2026

Our Women in Agriculture series continues as we shine a spotlight on another inspiring woman helping to shape the future of Norfolk farming.

Frances Roberson

Farming can be a great career choice. Frances Roberson helps young people to see that and find their way into agriculture. She runs the Food & Farming Discovery Trust and invites young visitors to Aylsham Show to see food stories and the wonderful jobs with plants, animals and technology.

Find her in the Learning from the Land Area at the Aylsham Show!

She is just one of the women featured in the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association Women in Agriculture exhibition.

30/07/2026

Discover where your food really comes from this 🌱🚜

At the Food & Farming Discovery Trust, we're inspiring the next generation to explore the exciting world of food and farming. From sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technology to animal care, environmental management, and food production, there are countless rewarding careers waiting to be discovered.

By connecting young people with the people, places, and passion behind British farming, we're helping to shape the farmers, growers, innovators, and food leaders of the future.

Together, we're growing knowledge, confidence, and opportunity one future farmer at a time.