Look out for tractors coming to a playground near you!
The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society are excited to be launching our 7th year of Tractors into Schools. This very popular initiative partners farmers with schools within the county and builds closer links within the two communities while showing the important role the tractor plays in bringing food to our tables. Not all children are able to have the experience of being on a farm, and depending on demographics visiting a farm can be a difficult task for schools, this is one reason why it is so important to link schools to farms. Farmers taking tractors into schools is imperative and helps children to gain a better understanding of what agriculture is all about. Farming can link with a variety of different subjects and topics across the curriculum such as:
- Plants, Animals and Forces in Science
- Measuring and Data in Maths
- Learning where food comes from, cooking and Healthy eating in Design Technology.
Agriculture can be dovetailed into many areas of the curriculum and introduces children to an industry that provides a wealth of career opportunities throughout the supply chain.
Farmers across the county are kindly giving up their time and signing up to support schools. If a farmer is able to visit your area during 26th Feb to 8th March and you are from a school, we will be in touch with you soon. Last year Tractors into Schools was very popular and saw 39 schools involved reaching 3642 students, educating on the importance of food and farming.
