LOCAL young people have been getting a hands-on insight into food, farming and healthy eating thanks to a visit from the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association’s Farm and Country Roadshow.

Pupils at Marhamchurch C of E Academy were paid a visit by the roadshow’s interactive mobile classroom which brought the world of agriculture directly to Year 4 and Year 5, helping children explore where their food comes from and how it travels from ‘field to fork’.

Through a range of practical activities, pupils learned about fruit and vegetables, animal feed, and the importance of healthy food choices. Many also enjoyed dressing up and taking on roles linked to farming life, helping bring the experience to life in a fun and memorable way.

The Royal Cornwall Show’s education initiative has reached more than 10,000 primary pupils across Cornwall since launching in 2017, using hands-on learning to support curriculum topics and deepen understanding of food production and sustainability.

The school has expressed that the session supports the school's wider commitment to outdoor and experiential learning, where pupils are encouraged to explore the world beyond the classroom.

Commenting on the session, Deirdre Petersen, headteacher at Marhamchurch C of E Academy, said: “This was a brilliant hands-on experience that really helped bring farming, food and healthy eating to life for our pupils. The children really enjoyed it, especially the chance to dress up and take part in such a fun, interactive session.”

Tracey Cleverly, Trust Lead at the Learning Academy Partnership, said: “We are really pleased to see pupils benefitting from experiences like this. Learning that is hands-on and connected to real life helps bring the curriculum to life, and it's wonderful to see children so engaged with food, farming and where their food comes from.”