Farm to Fork event for S1s

Earlier this week, we held a Farm to Fork event in partnership with the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET).

Farm to Fork was an early career event for S1 pupils that had been developed to help them explore the wider careers associated with the agricultural sector.  Pupils were able to speak to exhibitors to learn more about how food is produced by farmers then used by local food and drink producers in the final product.

---

We were joined by local farmers who produce crops, tatties, eggs and, beef and lamb.  They were able to speak to pupils about the growing process, explained how animals are cared for and fed on the farm and why welfare standards are important for the quality of the final food product.

Local egg producer, Jacqueline Scott took along her egg grader and was able to explain why certain eggs would not be able to be sold.  She also impressed everyone by correctly predicting if an egg was a ‘double yolker’!

On the food production side, Donaldson’s Butchers, Orkney Cheese and Brough Bakes were on hand to show pupils how locally produced food is used in products they will be familiar with in local shops and on the dinner table.

Donaldson’s Butchers brought in different cuts of meat and explained how they were used.  They also gave a butchery demonstration, with pupils given a chance to make a beef burger.

We were also joined by the Harray Young Farmers Club who spoke to pupils about careers in agriculture and how joining the young farmers can help them to develop transferrable skills that they can take with them on their career journey.

This was the first event the new S1 pupils had been taken on, and they were all fantastic; asking questions, taking part in activities and listening to the different exhibitors.  We are really looking forward to working with these pupils in the future.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the event and made it such a success!