Agri Aware have launched a revitalised resource aiming to reconnect Irish children to their farming and food roots. Agri Aware, supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has launched Dig In! Learning About Life in the Countryside aimed at primary school students. The resource contains innovative modules that cover all aspects of Irish farming and food origin, including biodiversity, farming methods, animal welfare and healthy eating guidelines. Children will gain a real insight into all aspects of Irish farming, from learning how animals are reared and crops are grown, to understanding water pollution and how farmers can reduce their carbon footprint. “I would encourage teachers nationwide to incorporate it into their lesson plans and bring the positive story of Irish agriculture alive in classrooms,” says Minister Pippa Hackett. To learn more about Dig In!, teachers and families can follow @Agriaware on social media while teachers can visit www.agriaware.ie for a digital version of the resource.

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