2022 Essex Schools Food & Farming Day by Essex Agricultural Society https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos Virtual Event en-us 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC 2023-01-22 16:46:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1177877857/5569e4173d94f58c8313fb6161ceed90/Essex_Agricultural_Society_Circle_Logo_37_.jpg Welcome to the 2022 Essex Schools Food & Farming Day essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286352 A warm welcome to you all from Annabelle, the chairman of the Essex Schools Food & Farming Day.]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286352 Teacher Briefing - Where to start? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286354 This is your teacher briefing video. It is a tour of the padlet, explaining what to do first, and how to get the most out of this opportunity.]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286354 A reminder of the actual show day.... essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286358 Watch the video from the 2019 Food & Farming Day to see what it should be all about!]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286358 We will be back.... essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286359 As you know, we hoped to be back to 'normal' for 2022, but with Covid-19 still lingering, this is the safest way for us to bring you all this fantastic information. 

We are very much planning to be back to a live show day in June 2023, so please keep an eye out for the launch of this in autumn 2022.]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286359 Email us your photos! essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286365 We REALLY want to see you all in action with some of the activities that we've given you. It really will mean so much and make it all worthwhile!

Please send any photos and/or videos to me (Rebecca Halls) at essexschoolsday@gmail.com ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286365 Feeling social? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286366 If your school is on social media, then feel free to add your photos or videos to your page as well as emailing them to us!

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@essexschoolsday (Instagram)]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286366 Please take a minute to complete our Post Event Feedback Survey essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286367 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286367 Lambing essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286368 Watch this video on lambing at Writtle University College]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286368 Making Sausages! essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286369 This video shows you how they make sausages at Great Garnetts Farm in Dunmow]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286369 A day in the life of a dairy cow essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286370 Find out what a dairy cow gets up to in a typical day.]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286370 Kelly Turkeys essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286373 Find out about your local humble Christmas turkey!]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286373 Sheep shearing - why do we do it? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286374 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286374 A year in the life of an Essex Farm essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286377 This is the machinery video from our 2021 event. Watch this video to get an insight into the main machinery used for the key jobs on the farm during the year. 
(make sure you're watching carefully as there are questions at the end....!)]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286377 The Ripple Effect essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286388 An introduction into the fun and interactive learning challenge. The Ripple Effect is a project from Essex & Suffolk Water. ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286388 The Ripple Effect - link to activities essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286389 Essex & Suffolk Water have this amazing fun and interactive activities in the link below to learn about the importance of protecting our water resources. ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286389 Water Footprint essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286390 Learn about the water footprint of your food from Anglian Water's information below. Use it to create your own low water footprint menu! ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286390 World Water Day essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286391 Watch this presentation from Anglian Water about World Water Day and how we can help reduce our own Water Footprint. ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286391 Blue Marine Foundation essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286392 Find out about our Oceans and how we can help protect them.]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286392 The Grain Train: An Introduction essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286397 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286397 The Farming Year essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286398 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286398 Growing Wheat essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286399 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286399 An Introduction into the UK Flour Milling Industry essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286401 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286401 Growing Potatoes essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286402 A guide to growing potatoes for crisps at Fairfields Farm, Essex. ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286402 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286412 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286412 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286413 Essex NFU Trust]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286413 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286415 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286415 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286416 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286416 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286417 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286417 Where does our food come from? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286419 Here is a powerpoint presentation reiterating the 'Field to Fork' process of our food. 

(There are lesson notes for this presentation on a separate section)]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286419 Lesson Plan - Where our food comes from essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286421 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286421 What should I do with the flour I've been given? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286423 As part of the Event Package, you will be given a bag of flour from Marriage's, the Master Millers based in Chelmsford. If you are not receiving this package, maybe you could get a pack of flour yourself from a local store to still take part in this activity? 

With this, we would love for you to make something to help the children link the field to fork concept! We have put a few recipe ideas below, which you can choose depending on what facilities you have in your school. 

Please post photos or videos of you  cooking if you can! Either email them to essexschoolsday@gmail.com or you can post them directly to our social media, but make sure you tag 'Essex Agricultural Society' in the post and use the #essexschoolsday22

Good luck & enjoy!!]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286423 Flatbread Recipe essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286424 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286424 Quick Pasta Recipe essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286426 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286426 Pizza Base essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286428 Fancy making your own pizza? Use the Marriage's flour (you will receive in the Event Package, or source your own!) to make pizza bases. Then you can decorate  them with the tomatoes and basil that you have grown in the VegTrug planter (ideally)! Easy, healthy and home-grown! ]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286428 Make your own Pesto sauce essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286430 Grow your own basil (will be a task in the Event Package!) or pop and buy some to make your own pesto sauce! You can add it to pasta, or flatbread, yum!]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286430 How Tiptree make jam essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286434 Find out how local Essex company Tiptree make their world famous delicious jam. Then enjoy sampling it yourself from the mini jars you have got in your package from us! Enjoy!]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286434 Oilseed Rape - what food does it actually make? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286436 Farming is Magic]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286436 Crunchy Carrots essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286439 From Farm to Fork]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286439 How do Potatoes grow? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286440 From Farm to Fork]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286440 Growing tomatoes in a giant green house in Kent essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286443 From Farm to Fork]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286443 Food Groups Matching activity essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286452 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286452 British Foods Seasonality Calendar essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286453 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286453 Food Pyramid activity essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286454 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286454 Healthy Eating word search essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286456 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286456 Seasonality Chart activity sheet essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286457 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286457 A Strawberry Story - ordering activity essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286458 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286458 Bread Production activity sheets essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286459 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286459 The Story of Milk - sorting activity essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286460 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286460 A Cheese Story - sorting activity essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286461 from Twinkl]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286461 Queens Green Canopy essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286462 Plant a Tree for the Queens Jubilee!]]> 2021-11-23 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908286462 Zone kindly sponsored by essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908512997 Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd]]> 2021-11-23 14:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1908512997 Machinery - Does video essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1924987923 Ernest Doe have very kindly put together this video explaining all the main machinery used on an Essex farm during a farming year. ]]> 2021-12-02 12:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1924987923 Zone kindly sponsored by essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1924997408 Harlow Agricultural Merchants]]> 2021-12-02 12:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1924997408 Zone kindly sponsored by essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1924999215 Tiptree Jam]]> 2021-12-02 12:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1924999215 Zone kindly sponsored by essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925003043 Anglian Water]]> 2021-12-02 12:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925003043 Zone kindly sponsored by essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925003388 Kelly Turkeys]]> 2021-12-02 12:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925003388 Photo consent form essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925072420 You should have received this by email, but if not, please can you ensure you complete and return it by email to essexschoolsday@gmail.com. 

Thank you.]]> 2021-12-02 13:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925072420 Our 2022 competition is kindly sponsored by essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925078041 2021-12-02 13:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925078041 Organic Farming - why choose organic? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925096246 A short video showing what the Soil Association organic symbol really means.]]> 2021-12-02 13:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925096246 The Countryside Code essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925111307 Find out all about the Countryside Code here, also see the game below!]]> 2021-12-02 13:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925111307 Pig Farming essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925114600 Writtle University College takes us on a quick tour of their pif production side of their farm. ]]> 2021-12-02 13:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925114600 Soil Science and pH Testing essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925119821 Writtle University College has kindly put together a video explaining the basics of soil science, including pH testing. ]]> 2021-12-02 13:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925119821 Essex Climate Action Commission essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925124137 ECC adding content on this....tbc....]]> 2021-12-02 13:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925124137 The Wilderness Foundation essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925209264 Watch this exciting video about a Nature Exploration Table that The Wilderness Foundation have setup.

If you are able, then head outside and collect some bits of nature for yourself, and make your own Nature Exploration Table. Have fun with it!]]> 2021-12-02 14:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1925209264 The Countryside Code - play the game! essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1936795520 This lesson plan provides a fun game to consolidate the learning of The Countryside Code from the poster in the post before. ]]> 2021-12-08 20:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1936795520 Any questions? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1976168811 If you have any questions about the the content on this padlet, or how best to use it, please do contact me at essexschoolsday@gmail.com]]> 2022-01-05 11:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1976168811 The Countryside Code - a short video from Natural England essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1976242087 2022-01-05 12:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1976242087 How bees are important for pollination? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1976252530 Farming is Magic]]> 2022-01-05 12:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1976252530 Teacher Briefing - written version essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979286546 Here is a written version on the Teacher Briefing for 2022.]]> 2022-01-06 18:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979286546 Contents of Event Package essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979288865 Here is a full list of items you will receive in the Event Package that if your one of the lucky 60 schools, is being delivered directly to your school on Monday 25th April.]]> 2022-01-06 18:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979288865 I've received my Event Package - now what do I do with it all? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979290164 This shows you exactly what you need to do with everything you received in your Event Package. ]]> 2022-01-06 18:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979290164 Essex Young Farmers Show - see you there?? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979318512 The Essex Young Farmers put on a FANTASTIC show each year (missed the last 2 thanks to Covid!) and 2022 is going to be a great one! The Essex Agricultural Society have got a stand there for the first time this year, and we would love to see many of you there! 

The 3 finalists of our competition will be invited to join us for the final round of judging by 'Cheerful Charlie' from Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm. 

Pop the date in your diary and we will see you there!!]]> 2022-01-06 18:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979318512 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979323162 2022-01-06 18:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979323162 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979499073 2022-01-06 20:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1979499073 Farming STEMterprise essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985824752 The NFU have created a fantastic interactive project that KS2 children can get involved in. It takes them through all the stages of setting up their own farm shop! The activities are split into year groups, so see the project overview documents below, and for the full details please click on the link above. Don't forget to share with us any of your results! Enjoy! ]]> 2022-01-11 11:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985824752 STEMterprise - YEAR 4 - project overview essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985825827 2022-01-11 11:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985825827 STEMterprise - YEAR 5 - project overview essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985826569 2022-01-11 11:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985826569 STEMterprise - YEAR 6 - project overview essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985827685 2022-01-11 11:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1985827685 Organic Farming in Essex - Sarah Green's Organics essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986184451 Sarah Green shows us around her organic vegetable farm in Essex. They produce seasonal vegetables all year round and supply local farm shops, restaurants as well as running a delivery of boxed vegetables to the local area. ]]> 2022-01-11 14:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986184451 Trust Links - sowing beans essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986249672 Learn how to sow simple bean seeds at school or at home.]]> 2022-01-11 15:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986249672 Trust Links - Growing veg from scraps - part 1 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986250868 Learn how to grow vegetables from scraps easily at school or at home. ]]> 2022-01-11 15:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986250868 Trust Links - Growing veg from scraps - part 2 essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986251908 This pdf also forms part of this activity.]]> 2022-01-11 15:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1986251908 Competition details for 2022! essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1988839346 Attached are all the details you need to enter the Schools Day competition for 2022. We can't wait to see your entries, and see some of you in person at the Essex Young Farmers Show on 22nd May! ]]> 2022-01-12 18:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/1988839346 British Science Week essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2011245667 British Science Week is 11-20 March. The attached link takes you to lots of fun activities. If you turn to Page 25, then the NFU have their input into the resources. ]]> 2022-01-25 14:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2011245667 Sign up for NFU's Science Farm LIVE lessons essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2011261929 Bring learning to life, and connect your students to the frontiers of knowledge. Choose from live lesson broadcasts or book a 1-to-1 webinar. 

14-17 March]]> 2022-01-25 14:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2011261929 Didn't receive the Event Package this year? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2102052922 For those of you not lucky enough to get the full Event Package this year, we hope that the list above helps and encourages you to source a few of the items yourselves, and still give your pupils the opportunity to get stuck in! We really hope you do, and don't forget to send us any photos or videos as way of feedback!]]> 2022-03-18 14:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2102052922 How to plant up your VegTrug planter essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2102079519 The video above shows you exactly how to plant up your Poppy-Go planter from VegTrug with the plants & seeds that you have been given in the Event Package. 

When Tagetes are mentioned in the above video (from 2021), this refers to the Pot Marigold for 2022. ]]> 2022-03-18 14:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2102079519 Growing Sunflowers! essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2108249729 Writtle Sunflowers have made this video for you, showing you how they grow their sunflowers on their farm in Writtle. 

Have you grown sunflowers in your school or garden at home before? Well now is your chance!! Each of the Event Packages have got a packet of Sunflower Seeds in kindly provided by Writtle Sunflowers. Why not have a competition at school to see who can grow the tallest sunflower!!

Don't forget to email us your photos! Send them to essexschoolsday@gmail.com and jo@metsonpartners.co.uk. 

Or you can tag us both on social media! Essex Agricultural Society and Writtle Sunflowers!

Many thanks for Writtle Sunflowers (www.writtlesunflowers.weebly.com) and Kika Mitchell (www.kikamitchellphotography.co.uk) for this video. ]]> 2022-03-22 19:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2108249729 What to do with your sunflower seeds... essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2144343223 You would have received some sunflower seeds in your Event Package. The above instructions show you exactly what to do to plant and look after them!

Why not make this an inter-school competition?!

Don't forget to send us your photos!! Send them to writtlesunflowers@metsonpartners.co.uk and essexschoolsday@gmail.com. Or you can take us on social media.

There is a prize being offered for the tallest sunflower, so it will be worth it!!]]> 2022-04-14 20:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2144343223 Growing instructions - Tomatoes essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152277901 2022-04-21 15:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152277901 Growing instructions - Peas essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152280565 2022-04-21 15:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152280565 Growing instructions - Marigold essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152281348 2022-04-21 15:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152281348 Growing instructions - Basil essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152281870 2022-04-21 15:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2152281870 Climate Action - Schools' Advice Pack from Essex County Council essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2156184238 2022-04-25 08:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2156184238 The Ripple Effect Assembly essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2161873806 Introduce the importance of water efficiency, how it relates to the environment, and get pupils excited to join The Ripple Effect.]]> 2022-04-28 09:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2161873806 Want to get a free 2 hour workshop for your school? essexagriculturalsociety https://padlet.com/essexagriculturalsociety/6mzt8b2gnez5fgos/wish/2161878070 Essex & Suffolk Water are organising some school visits in the form of a 2 hour workshops on water efficiency. 

They will be free for schools to sign up for, and will be available to schools in our area (Basilldon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Maldon, Rochford, Southend, and Thurrock).

For more information and to request a visit, please email Sarah Bowerman at sarah.bowerman@nwl.co.uk.
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