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Farming Fortnight - The secret world of glasshouse farms

Get an insight into the world of all year round food production in the UK from the team at Blackdown Growers.
Use the attached teacher guide with the video for a discussion activity with children to explore sustainable farming, farming with nature, food provenance, food security and individual food choices.

Catch up with one of the team answering children's questions in the live Q and A with farmers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsYujhf2Ygc&t=1260s

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Teacher guide and activity to use with the video

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