Discounted training to help farmers host educational farm visits

What is CEVAS and what will you learn on this course?

CEVAS (Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme) gives you the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to host safe, engaging and educational visits on your farm.

Part funded by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and delivered by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), the three day in-person CEVAS Education course, brings farmers togther at a rural location to learn about the practicalities involved in hosting visits; how food and farming can be incorporated into the school curriculum, and how to communicate effectively with both teachers and pupils.

The three day format allows time to explore practical activities, share ideas and develop engaging, curriculum-linked experiences for visiting groups.

With full support from an experienced tutor, you will build a portfolio of evidence leading to the nationally recognised OCN Level 2 award – valued by schools, insurers and local authorities as a mark of quality and good practice.

Please note: You must attend all sessions to gain accreditation. By booking the course you are confirming you can attend all 3 of the dates listed below. Active participation is a requirement of all course elements.

Cost and how to book

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is offering substantial part-funding to make this course accessible to all.

As such, the total fee for taking part in the full three day CEVAS training at Home Farm, Richmond on 15 January is £60 + booking fee.

Without the Society’s part-funding, the cost, per person, of taking CEVAS training is £360 + VAT.

‘A rewarding experience’ – Course testimonial

Tango Fawcett, Chair of the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Rural Network at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, is CEVAS accredited and has previously hosted the training on her farm near Tadcaster.

Tango regularly hosts school group visits in partnership with The Country Trust and said there is a lot to be gained from learning the skills needed to offer such opportunities.

Hosting school farm visits is so rewarding, it makes me feel happy to share our farm with so many children, knowing that some of the activities will remain as memories for the rest of their lives.

Now, more than ever, helping people understand where their food comes from, and what farmers do to grow it, is so important.

The link between food and farming is very weak, and we as farmers cannot hope that the public will support UK farms, if they do not understand the processes.