During a highly successful ‘Food Story / Stori Bwyd’ event, held by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, school children from across the county learnt how the food produced locally is delicious and nutritious.
Potato, dairy, sheep and poultry farmers from all over Pembrokeshire volunteered their time to talk to the children and give hands-on demonstrations. They explained to the children how they produce potatoes, dairy products, eggs and meat. They also demonstrated how they farm sustainably, look after local wildlife and how they care for the countryside.
The event was held on the Pembrokeshire County Showground and the focus was on potato growing, production and supply. The children also got the opportunity to taste locally-produced jacket potatoes with a variety of toppings cooked perfectly and served by staff from Castell Howell.
Kathy Wilson, a former teacher and now an Honorary Pembrokeshire Show Governor, organised the event on behalf of the Society’s Food Story / Stori Bwyd. Thanking the volunteers and providers, she said: “The smiles on the faces of the children said it all, they listened intently, enthusiastically took part in the demonstrations and the teachers took resources back with them to their schools to continue the learning.
Adam Thorne, Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s President was one of the farmers taking part in the educational event. He expressed the society’s thanks to Kathy and Jo in the show office. The Society thanks NFU Mutual Pembrokeshire, the CLA Charitable Trust and Women in Wales, for their financial support. Thanks also go to the Camrose Vintage Working Day for their support as well as the NFU, Wales Farm Safety and Puffin Produce for providing educational resources and buckets for the schools and pupils.