Mobile farm to visit schoolchildren
The self-contained unit holds a cow and her calf, a pig, sheep and lambs, some poultry and chicks.
These convey to children the food-producing nature of animals and allow them to discover that everyday food products they eat are sourced from the farm. A Bord Bia food display in the schools will illustrate to children the link between the farm and the food they eat, as well as encouraging them to eat healthily.
Agri Aware chairman TJ Maher said some people only had a scant understanding of the role agriculture plays in economy.
