This event, aimed at educating the younger generation about farming and food production, is an important annual initiative.
The Field to Food Learning Day plays a crucial role in the Society's efforts to inform and educate young consumers about the origins of their food and the dedicated work of farmers in ensuring the availability of high-quality British produce.
During her visit to the Showground, The Duchess participated in various educational activities focused on the journey from plough to plate, including insights into livestock, arable farming, horticulture, food production, and machinery.
Following her time at the Showground, Her Royal Highness proceeded to Hazel Manor and the Yeo Valley Organic Garden in North Somerset to explore projects that promote countryside accessibility and sustainable farming and gardening practices.
Yeo Valley Organic, known as Britain’s largest organic dairy brand and the 14th top-selling online grocery brand in the UK, as well as the third largest yogurt brand, showcased their endeavors in regenerative organic farming, such as mob grazing and agroforestry, on their farms.
Moreover, The Duchess visited the Yeo Valley Organic Garden, where she was welcomed by Head Gardener Sarah Mead and Yeo Valley co-founder Mary Mead OBE.
This six-and-a-half-acre Soil Association-certified ornamental garden was the creative inspiration for the award-winning Autumnal Chelsea Flower Show exhibit in 2021, which received an RHS Gold Medal and the BBC’s People’s Choice Award.