Year of Food and Farming
September 2007 saw us enter the Year of Food and Farming: a campaign to educate children about where their food comes from and how it is grown, helping them make informed choices about a healthy diet. This initiative is supported by the Government, schools and food and farming organisations. Martin Lowry, Consultant and ex-Senior Partner of Dreweatt Neate, is Chairman of the South East Region steering group. Dreweatt Neate are very excited to be supporting Martin in this initiative. HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron of the Year of Food and Farming, hopes that by children visiting farms and preparing food, their attitudes to food and farming will be transformed, and said at the launch at Highgrove in September: "One of the most alarming aspects of recent times has been the growing disconnection of young people from the land. This has many consequences, not least that too many children have no idea where their food comes from or how it is grown. The way we produce food matters, and we need to explain that the choices people make when they buy food has a direct effect on the social and environmental future of the countryside, which so many people cherish." Food and farming facts- Almost half (46% of 7-11 year olds have no involvement with growing food.
- For 23% of that age group, being in the countryside means just driving through it.
- More than a quarter of 11-16 year olds never visit the countryside.
- 95% of 7-11 year olds who has been on a farm enjoyed it.
- 35% of 11-16 year olds want to find out more about how their food is produced.
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