HCC sponsors college classes on native meals manufacturing

An academic occasion on the County Showground in Haverfordwest this month will purpose to show college youngsters from throughout Pembrokeshire about native meals manufacturing.

The occasion, which is sponsored by Meat Promotion Wales/Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) and Castell Howell, will happen on Monday, June 19, and Tuesday, June 20, 2023, on the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The occasion is appropriate for yr 5 college students upwards and can characteristic arable, dairy, beef and sheep farmers to show and clarify the journey of the totally different crops, milk, eggs and meat produced in Pembrokeshire.

There may even be equipment and animals on the occasion to assist farmers clarify what expertise are required to supply meals and look after the countryside, the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society mentioned.

The society anticipates that over 1,000 youngsters might be in attendance, all of which could have allotted occasions.

Pembrokeshire Present governor, Kathy Wilson, mentioned: “One of many essential components of Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s work is academic and spreading the phrase across the county about how native meals is produced.

“The response was extraordinarily optimistic to our first Meals Story occasion final October which had a harvest theme.

“We hope native college youngsters will be taught quite a bit about the place their meals comes from after they attend this barbecue themed occasion subsequent month.

“We’re very grateful to all of the farmers and supporters who’re volunteering their time to make this occasion occur.”

Native meals manufacturing

The occasion will characteristic companies from Pembrokeshire who will train the youngsters about well being and well-being in addition to how science, expertise, engineering and arithmetic are used to supply meals regionally.

It’ll additionally present a possibility for kids to study land-based careers and people inside the food and drinks business.

There may even be discussions round climate and local weather and the way it can have an effect on the work farmers do and the way crops develop.

Youngsters may even get a possibility to prepare dinner and style one thing with native components, Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society mentioned.

Colleges which might be concerned about collaborating within the occasion are urged to finish the reserving type, which is offered by way of the Pembrokeshire Present web site.